Discovery Beans

A great example of high-quality Indonesian coffee offering notes of black current and a spiced finish. We don't source many coffees from Sumatra, as the often used wet-hulled process tends to create earthy, savoury and herbaceous profiles. That said, we remain open-minded and keen to find high-quality lots from all origins. Aceh Gayo is a great example of that. Through natural processing, its producers have retained the generous body and bold fruit we associate with Indonesian coffee, while creating a cup of remarkable complexity and winey depth.

The Discovery Beans, sourced from the Aceh Gayo region of Sumatra, represent a distinct expression of Indonesian coffee production. While many coffees from this origin are traditionally processed using the wet-hulled method, this specific lot utilizes a natural process. As detailed in our processing methods explainer, natural-processed coffees are dried with the fruit intact, a technique that often imparts a heavier body and more pronounced fruit-forward characteristics to the final cup.

Roasted by Colonna Coffee, these beans offer a profile defined by notes of black currant and a spiced finish. To better understand how these specific descriptors fit into the broader spectrum of coffee aromatics, we recommend consulting our flavor wheel. This entry serves as a compelling example of how regional terroir and post-harvest handling can diverge from traditional expectations, providing a unique sensory experience for those exploring the diverse landscape of Sumatran coffee.