Sumatra Aceh Tengah

FARM/CO-OP: Kuala Bengi REGION: Aceh Tengah ORIGIN: Sumatra, Indonesia VARIETY: Timtim, Catimor PROCESSING METHOD: Wet Hulled ELEVATION: 1,700m

TASTE: Honey | Golden Raisin | Clove

ROAST: Medium Light

This lot is a blend of Timtim and Catimor varieties from Aceh Tengah, grown at about 1,700 meters above sea level in the highlands of this northwestern province of Sumatra. It is produced through the Kuala Bengi cooperative, using a wet hulling process typical of Sumatra. During this process the cherry is depulped, then fermented overnight in concrete tanks, where the sugars and pectin in the mucilage begin to break down. Once this complete, the mucilage is removed through a washing process and then sun-dried for two to three days in parchment. At this point in the drying phase, the moisture content is still at around 20%, which means that the beans are much softer still than typical washed process beans and the parchment is only semi-dry. The coffee is then milled with a wet huller that has enough power to create the friction needed to remove the damp parchment from these larger, softer beans. The unique processing and terroir of the Sumatran highlands produces a distinctive earthy cup, with notes of golden raisin and spicy clove, paired with a honey sweetness.

Sourced from the Aceh Tengah region of Indonesia, this Sumatra Aceh Tengah offering from Ozo Coffee showcases the distinct profile of the Timtim varietal. Grown at 1700 masl, the coffee is processed using the traditional wet-hulled method, a technique often associated with the region that can contribute to a heavy body and earthy complexity. To better understand how these specific techniques influence the final cup, you can explore our processing methods explainer.

In the cup, this lot presents a nuanced balance of sweetness and spice, characterized by notes of honey, golden raisin, and clove. While individual lots vary, these descriptors can be mapped against the flavor wheel to help identify the specific sensory attributes present in this harvest. By highlighting the unique output of the Kuala Bengi producer, this selection provides a clear look at the traditional practices that define the coffee landscape of Sumatra.