Sumatra Gayo Aceh Bulk

Flavor Profile: Citrus, Anise, Vanilla

Roast Level: Medium Dark

Processing Method: Wet-Hulled

Region: Aceh

Producer: Various Smallholders

Elevation: 1300 - 1650 MASL

Variety: Ateng, Bor Bor, Catimor, and Timor

Notes: Aceh, in northern Sumatra, is an incredible region for coffee production. The average farm is one hectare, 80% of producers within northern Sumatra are women, and 95% of producers are smallholders. The region is diverse, geographically speaking. It is surrounded by beaches with a swampy inland, and the Barisan Mountains make up the inner two-thirds of the area. Coffee is grown on this volcanic mountain amongst the rainforest. One of the notable features of this area is Lake Taboa, the largest volcanic lake in the world. The cool climate and high elevation of Aceh are perfect for coffee production, exemplified by this traditional wet-hulled bean carrying notes of citrus, anise, and vanilla.