We're excited to reintroduce this remarkable coffee from Aceh Tengah, Indonesia. It's our second time securing this gem, thanks to our partners at Cafe Imports. With only 60 kilograms available, this coffee will be a limited release.
Asman Arianto is the leader of the Asman Gayo Cooperative, which boasts more than 350 dedicated members. Asman's goal is to offer competitive prices that enable farmers to reinvest in their farms and families. Cooperative models like this one provide producers, even those who produce just a few kilograms of parchment, with access to the specialty coffee market and the economic opportunities it brings.
Indonesia is a vast country with a unique harvest season that starts in the west and moves east over a significant period. Asman Arianto's farm, located in West Sumatra at the western end of the country, is renowned for its expertise in washed process coffee. For those unfamiliar with Indonesian coffee, expect a brew that is clean and refreshing, like a glass of freshly squeezed OJ in the morning.
Earlier this year, one of our roasters, Yoshi, had the honor of judging coffee at the Cup of Excellence in Indonesia. The competition took place in Jakarta on Java Island, which is known for its year-round heat. The coffee industry in Indonesia is buzzing with young farmers full of energy and ambition to progress and catch up with the rest of the world.