Indonesia · Wet-hulled · Medium to dark
Organic Sumatra Gayo River
Roasted by Caffe Vita
Organic Sumatra coffee with wet-hulled process and nuanced terroir notes.

From the roaster
Although technically a certifiable single origin, our organic Sumatra Gayo River is available year-round. This coffee features the comforts of a darker roast profile while showcasing its nuanced terroir.
- Tasting notes of roasted almond, brown sugar, and nougat.
- Certified organic.
- Medium to dark roast.
- Processed using a wet-hulled method.
- Blend of Typica, Caturra, and Catimor varietals.
- Grown between 1350-1600 meters above sea level.
- Best suited for drip, Aeropress, and pour over.
— Caffe Vita
Context
This organic lot from the Gayo River highlands showcases the distinctive profile typical of wet-hulled coffees, a traditional Indonesian method that imparts earthy body and syrupy sweetness. Grown at 1,350–1,600 meters in one of Sumatra's premier coffee regions, the beans develop Caffe Vita's described notes of roasted almond, brown sugar, and nougat—a warm, nutty character grounded in the region's volcanic soils and humid tropical climate. Wet-hulled processing tends to produce heavier, more textured cups; this origin's elevation adds balance and complexity to the cup. An accessible entry point to Indonesian coffees and their characteristic body-forward sweetness.
In the Encyclopedia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Organic Sumatra Gayo River grown?
Organic Sumatra Gayo River, roasted by Caffe Vita, is sourced from Sumatra Mandheling, Indonesia.
What does Organic Sumatra Gayo River taste like?
Expect tasting notes of roasted almond, brown sugar, and nougat.
How is Organic Sumatra Gayo River processed?
Organic Sumatra Gayo River uses the Wet-hulled process.
What roast level is Organic Sumatra Gayo River?
It is roasted to a medium to dark level.
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