Coffee Flavor Notes
Medium Acidity
Full Body
Lemon
Earthy
Lingering Finish
Coffee Origin Details
| Attribute | Info |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 1 Double Picked |
| Region | Northern Sumatra Blend |
| Altitude | 1,450 – 1,600 M |
| Processing | Giling Basah (Wet-Hulling) |
| Varietals | Tim Tim, Typica, Ateng, Onan Ganjang, Jember |
| Harvest Months | November to May |
In the rugged highlands of Aceh and near Lake Toba, generations of smallholder farmers cultivate coffee under the shade of towering trees. Many farms are family-run, with plots ranging from as little as 100 plants to a few acres. These farmers take immense pride in their traditional methods — particularly the Giling Basah or wet-hulling process, a technique found almost exclusively in Indonesia.
THE ART OF WET-HULLING
The Giling Basah process is a labor of patience and precision. After the cherries are depulped, they ferment overnight and are dried only to about 50% moisture. Local collectors then further dry the coffee before hulling it while still damp — a rare step that imparts the signature blue-green hue to Sumatran beans.
This unique hybrid method produces a cup that’s both intense and smooth, with layers of earth, chocolate, and herbal complexity that linger long after the last sip.
Coffee You Can Buy
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The Burnt Coffee Co. Sumatra
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