Sumatra

Farm: Smallholder Producers

Region: Sumatra

Cupping Notes: Black Tea, Brown Spice, Citrus

Altitude: 1,000 - 1,500 MASL

Processing: Wet-hulled

Varietal: Catimor, Typica

Certifications: Gr1 DP, Giling Basah

Details: The unique microclimates of Sumatra encourage slow cherry development, producing coffees with distinctive earthy depth and layered complexity. Coffee is a cornerstone crop in the region, providing income for thousands of smallholder farmers across remote villages. Produced by smallholder farmers who typically cultivate coffee on 1–2 hectare plots, this coffee is part of a long tradition of community-driven agriculture. Farmers often hand-pulp and ferment the coffee locally, using simple methods passed down through generations. Many communities invest in shade-tree planting and soil stewardship to maintain long-term productivity and protect their surrounding ecosystems. This lot is classified as GR1 DP (Grade 1, Double Picked) meaning it has undergone careful hand-sorting twice to meet the highest quality standard for export. It is processed using wet-hulling (Giling Basah), a traditional Indonesian method where parchment coffee is hulled at a higher moisture content than fully washed coffees. This unique step, combined with Sumatra’s humid climate, contributes to the region’s hallmark profile: syrupy body, deep spice notes, and tea-like finish.