Discover the distinctive and bold profile of our Indonesia Sumatra, Wet Processed (Giling Basah) green coffee beans. Grown in the lush highlands of Sumatra, these uniquely processed beans offer an earthy richness and herbal complexity.
 
Cupping Notes:
  • Flavor: Expect an earthy and savory profile with notes of cedar, tobacco, and dark chocolate. Herbal notes, such as sage and spice, are complemented by a low acidity and a distinct, rustic sweetness.
  • Body: A full, heavy body with a syrupy, lingering mouthfeel.
  • Aroma: Earthy aromas of damp earth, cedar, and a subtle, herbal fragrance.
Origin: Sumatra, Indonesia
Altitude: Typically 1200-1600 meters
Varietal: Various (typically Ateng, Tim Tim, Gayo 1)
Process: Wet Processed (Giling Basah/Wet-Hulled)
Key points about Wet Processing (Giling Basah) in Sumatra:
  • The Giling Basah processing method is unique to Sumatra and involves removing the outer skin and mucilage, then drying the beans to a high moisture content before hulling them.
  • This process contributes to the distinctive earthy and herbal notes that are characteristic of Sumatran coffees.
  • Sumatran coffees are known for their low acidity, heavy body, and rustic sweetness.
  • It is important to note that this processing method gives a very unique green bean apperance.