Putra Gayo, Indonesia

PROFILE: Clean and Fizzy WITH NOTES OF Marmalade, Apricot, Lychee ROAST: Light Roast For Filter Brewing

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ABOUT

Iwannitosa Putra owns Putra Gayo, a mill and farm serving the Aceh Tengeh and Bener Meriah regions in northern Sumatra, Indonesia. The farm spans 250 hectares and is home to approximately 275,000 coffee trees, including Gayo 1, 2, and 3 varieties. Alongside coffee cultivation, a diverse range of shade trees, such as Lamtoro, Banana, Orange, Avocado, and Jackfruit, are grown to support a balanced ecosystem.

Unlike the common Sumatra wet-hulled process, Iwannitosa specializes in washed and natural coffees. This marks our second year purchasing natural processed coffee from Indonesia, and we’ve seen a clear improvement in quality compared to last year. A filter release felt like the right choice to showcase its cleaner cup profile and bring to light everything we love about this coffee. Expect a cup that is both adventurous and vibrant.

Indonesia’s coffee industry is filled with energetic young farmers eager to innovate and progress on the global stage. The country’s vast size leads to significant variations in harvest seasons from west to east. This results in wide differences in coffee production cycles. This lot is just one example, harvested in two separate periods: November to January and April to May.

 

SOURCING

ORIGIN: Takengon, Aceh, Indonesia PRODUCER: Iwannitosa Putra VARIETIES: Ateng, Bor Bor, Timor, Catimor PROCESS: Natural Process ALTITUDE: 1400 - 1650 masl PARTNERS: Cafe Imports QUALITY SCORE: 87.5 HISTORY: Second year of purchasing LOT SIZE: 60kgs HARVEST: Nov to Jan, Apr to May

The Putra Gayo, sourced from the Takengon region of Aceh, Indonesia, represents a distinct expression of the Ateng varietal. Cultivated by producer Iwannitosa Putra at elevations between 1400 and 1650 masl, this lot is prepared using the natural process, a method often associated with heightened sweetness and complex fruit profiles. When evaluating such coffees, enthusiasts often consult the flavor wheel to identify the nuanced characteristics that emerge from these specific environmental conditions.

Roasted by Seven Seeds, this coffee highlights the unique terroir of Indonesia · Takengon, Aceh. While natural-processed coffees frequently exhibit heavier fruit-forward qualities, this particular selection presents a profile defined by marmalade, apricot, and lychee. By focusing on the intersection of traditional Indonesian cultivation and careful post-harvest handling, this offering provides a clear look at how regional varietals and processing techniques influence the final cup.