Organic Sumatra Gayo Mandheling Grade 1

We are thrilled to introduce our Organic Sumatra Gayo Mandheling Grade 1 coffee from the Aceh province of Sumatra. This classic wet-hulled coffee is earthy, complex, with notes of orange, sage and milk chocolate, a smooth body, and a subtle melon and rhubarb finish that lingers.

Deep-rooted tradition defines coffee production in Aceh, a region renowned for its exceptional cup quality and classic Indonesian coffee-growing heritage. Coffee is cultivated on small family farms averaging less than three acres, where the Gayonese people have passed down generations of farming knowledge. Their distinctive village culture—even homes built in the shape of ships—reflects a rich heritage, while coffee remains the primary source of income for many families. Today, nearly 70% of the region's coffee producers are women.

This coffee is sourced through CV. Gayo Mandiri, a family-owned exporter based in Bener Meriah in the Gayo Highlands of northern Sumatra. Working closely with local cooperatives, Gayo Mandiri operates a central dry mill and builds long-term, relationship-driven partnerships with both farmers and buyers. In a region where coffee origins can often be difficult to trace, their locally integrated supply chain provides exceptional transparency and consistency. Beyond sourcing outstanding coffee, Gayo Mandiri invests in their community by providing farming tools, cash dividends to cooperative members, and improved drying infrastructure that helps protect coffee quality and reduce post-harvest losses.

Sourced from the Aceh region of Indonesia, the Organic Sumatra Gayo Mandheling Grade 1 is produced by CV. Gayo Mandiri and roasted by Klatch Coffee. This selection highlights the distinct profile often associated with the Indonesia · Aceh region, where the unique wet-hulled processing method is standard. This technique, locally known as giling basah, typically results in a heavy body and reduced acidity, creating a canvas for the complex, savory-sweet notes of orange, sage, milk chocolate, melon, and rhubarb identified by the roaster.

When exploring such a diverse flavor profile, it can be helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better categorize the interplay between the herbal sage and rhubarb notes against the richer milk chocolate base. Because wet-hulled coffees are known for their earthy depth and intense mouthfeel, this lot offers a classic representation of the traditional Indonesian style, balancing bright fruit characteristics with the deep, resonant qualities inherent to the region's specific post-harvest practices.