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Varietal · Indonesia

Ateng

Coffea arabica × canephora (Catimor-type)

Heavy, earthy, low-acid — classic Sumatran character.

Ateng is a Catimor-group variety widely grown in Sumatra and across Indonesia, its name a local reference to Aceh province. Carrying robusta-derived rust resistance and high yields, it became dominant in Sumatran smallholder plots after rust pressure, and combined with the regional wet-hulling process it contributes to the heavy-bodied, earthy, low-acid profile typical of Sumatran coffee.

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Last updated: June 13, 2026