FLAVOUR PROFILE
Vanilla, Milk Chocolate, Cinnamon, Blackberry
REGION
Gayo Highlands, Aceh, Sumatra
PARTNERSHIP
Since 2017
ELEVATION
1200-1600m
PROCESS
Giling Basah
VARIETY
Ateng Super, Gayo 1, Typica
SUMATRA GAYO BIES
Espresso Roast
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A BIT ABOUT THIS COFFEE
The Sumatra Bies is one of our most popular coffees. It's been on the menu since 2017 and is widely loved; not just for the flavour but because of the inspiring farmers who grow it. We source this from an all female led co-op in the Gayo Highlands. This is inspiration in a cup...literally, it helps you start your day!
This coffee uses the semi-washed aka ‘Giling basah’ processing method commonly found in Sumatra. However, exceptionally careful harvesting and processing of our Sumatran coffees means we get to enjoy some incredibly high quality and unique flavour profiles you won’t find from other origins.
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WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS COFFEE
This coffee is 100% traceable, sustainable and ethical. It's perfect for lovers of a stronger, more full bodied coffee. It's rich and complex, great as a tasty black espresso or plunger brew OR add some milk for a decadent dessert-like coffee. No wonder this coffee has a passionate and loyal fan-base!
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HOW TO BREW
We love it as: Espresso and Cold Brew
Also good as: Plunger, Stovetop and Aeropress. Enjoy!
Brewing espresso? Try: 20g Dose 42g Yield Time: 26-30 seconds
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THE STORY
Sumatra Gayo-Bies comprises coffee from 5 villages in the richly biodiverse mountains of Central Aceh. The farmers are all members of an inspiring female-led cooperative that incentivises them with organic fertilizers, agronomical assistance as well as paying them well above the local prices. Receiving a higher price enables the farmers to focus on organic agricultural practices and improving cup quality. A culture of fairness, sustainability and a dedication to quality control allows the Co-op to produce some of Indonesia’s finest organic coffees. This cooperative model is one we’re proud to support!
This coffee uses the semi-washed, ‘Giling basah’ processing method. However such careful detail in harvesting and processing of our Sumatran coffees means we get to enjoy some incredibly high quality and unique flavour profiles you won’t find from other origins.
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GOOD READS
Learn about our 2019 Optimism Exchange Program in Sumatra - Paving the Road to Success.
