The central regency of Aceh, Sumatra. A region that encompasses mountain ranges most notably Mount Leuser, many volcanoes and rich tropical rainforests that all provide sanctuary to endangered wildlife species such as the Sumatran tiger, elephant, rhino and orang-utan.

This very same biodiverse ecosystem acts as life support for the growth of premium coffees and allows the cherries to build earthy flavours by benefiting from the balanced climate, shade from the dense vegetation, ample water resources, natural pest mitigation and mineral rich soils.

Local farmers cultivate the land on the slopes of naturally elevated mountainous terrain surrounding Lake Laut Tawar to grow our Sumatra Mandheling Arabica variety. Once the coffee cherries have matured, they are hand-picked and undergo a traditional wet processing method known as Giling Basah.

Cherries are de-pulped and are fermented in tanks for 24 hours. Afterwards the parchment hull is washed and patio dried. Contrary to traditional methods, the beans still partially filled with moisture are hulled, before being further dried. The result leaves a distinguishable blue hue on the coffee bean and goats foot end, as well as alters the flavour characteristics and acid profile.