Sumatra Mandheling Grade 1

Region: Sumatra, Takengon, AcehVarietal: Gayo 1, Gayo 2Process: Wet-Hulled (Giling Basah)Altitude: 1600 MGrade: 1Certification: Direct TradeCupping Notes: Brown Sugar, Caramel, Clove, Nutmeg, Spiced Citrus Description: The Gayo Highland is an area on a ridge of the Bukit Barisan mountain range that runs along the island of Sumatra. The Gayo highlands are also known for Lake Laut Tawar, which is surrounded by thousands of hectares of coffee and pine trees. Coffee in Gayo is usually grown by individual farmers with an average land holding of just 2 hectares.  The soil, landscape and climate of the area contribute to various rich characteristics in the cup such as heavy body and complex sweetness. The mountainous land of the Gayo region is ideal for organic soil due to nutrient-rich ash deposited from volcanoes along the island.  What truly sets this coffee apart is the unique processing method found in Indonesian coffee growing regions, imparting the signature flavor profile that is comm