Sumatra Aceh "Arinagata" Grade 1
By Portola
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| Price: | $10.95 |
| Availability: | In Stock |
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* Choose Whole Bean or Grind Level:To prolong freshness and maximize taste and aroma, we suggest whole bean. But, we can certainly grind it for you if you wish.
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Short Description:
Exceptional Sumatran heavy-bodiedness with low-acidity, but not muted like many Indonesian coffees tend to be. This coffee is amazing taken black as it has no bitterness and exhibits a wide spectrum of flavors. For those cream & sugar users, its bold flavoring carries through with ease. A pleasant surprise is the chocolate and dried fruit subtleties.
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Coffee Details
- REGION: Indonesian
- LOCATION: Sumatra, Aceh Province, town of Takengon
- ELEVATION: 2700-7200 feet
- CO-OP: Arinagata
- VARIETAL: Sumatra Typica
- GRADE: Strictly Hard Bean
- PROCESSING: Semi-Washed, Natural, Grade 1
- CERTIFICATION: Fair Trade, Organic
- ROAST LEVEL: Full
- FLAVOR NOTES: Chocolate, dried fruit, earthy spice, big bodied, aroma of Barolo wine.
Cooperative Information
Major coffee growing regions in Indonesia include Sumatra, Sulawesi, java, Flores Islands and Bali. The Dutch brought coffee to Indonesia from Yirgacheffe in the 17th century. They tested all of the islands and the first foothold was East Java... from there it spread like wildfire. Sumatra is the sixth largest island in the world and yet probably one of the lease visited. Sumatra is primarily sold from 2 regions, Aceh and North Sumatra. Aceh is known for its Mandheling. The region produces 90% organic coffee by default. They also produce a larger bean size and the coffee here is grown at a higher altitude. Aceh has 68,000 hectares and 65,000 farmers. Sumatra is made up of many small community growers, each averaging one hectare. North Sumatra has Hintung and Didi Kalang. This coffee is produced at a lower altitude, is 90% fertilized and has harsher cup characteristics.
The mill is located in Takengon. It is surrounded by a compound including 22 homes, drying patios, 23 fermentation tanks and processing for washed, semi-pulped and natural coffees. The Dutch had seen washing mills in Africa and Latin America and then duplicated one in Aceh. The Till managed to stay open during the war, despite the attacks, hostages taken and hijacked containers. Due to political and social unrest in the area, this mill tries to maintain a stable and rewarding environment for its employees. The majority have been there for 20 plus years, turnover is rare and salaries have increased. Currently, plans are underway to build a health clinic, nursery, school and playground. This is top-quality Arabica matured in the immediate vicinity of the evergreen rain forest in fog and humidity.
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