About the coffee
- Cupping notes: Full body, sweet aroma, low acidity, cherry notes, chocolate, walnut, white grape, vanilla and floral notes
- Cultivation: High grown in volcanic soil in Takengon region of northern Sumatra, Aceh Province
- Altitude: 4,600-5,250 feet
- Tree type: Catimor
- Preparation: Giling Basah (wet-hulled), patio and solar dried machine
About the people who grow it
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This Organic Sumatran coffee is sourced from the Arinagata cooperative in Takengon, in northern Sumatra, Aceh Province. The cooperative is 100% organic and produces approximately 70 tons of coffee each year, with over 2,900 hectares of coffee trees under production at a time. De-pulping takes place on the farms at high elevation, with the parchment making its way down the mountain one bag at a time on specialized motorcycles. Once it reaches the bottom, the parchment is processed further and prepared for export.
The harvest season starts in October and continues through January with a peak period in March to June. The wet-hulling and drying process results in a very full body with a concentrated flavor, garnished with herbal nuances and a spicy finish. The coffee has a low acidity and a richness that lingers on the back corners on your tongue. Notes of chocolate are evident in the finish.
Fair Trade premiums are used to purchase agricultural tools (weed cutters, machetes, shovels and saws), and invest in environmental education and training (erosion, soil conservation and disposal of waste). Programs focusing on women’s empowerment are also prevalent, such as supporting women during their pregnancy by purchasing necessary medical tools. They have also made an effort to hire women to do manufacturing work in processing facilities as well as training in financial management. More information on the cooperative can be found at arinagata.com
The harvest season starts in October and continues through January with a peak period in March to June. The wet-hulling and drying process results in a very full body with a concentrated flavor, garnished with herbal nuances and a spicy finish. The coffee has a low acidity and a richness that lingers on the back corners on your tongue. Notes of chocolate are evident in the finish.
Fair Trade premiums are used to purchase agricultural tools (weed cutters, machetes, shovels and saws), and invest in environmental education and training (erosion, soil conservation and disposal of waste). Programs focusing on women’s empowerment are also prevalent, such as supporting women during their pregnancy by purchasing necessary medical tools. They have also made an effort to hire women to do manufacturing work in processing facilities as well as training in financial management. More information on the cooperative can be found at arinagata.com