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Organic Sumatra Gayo River

Roasted by Caffe Vita

Organic Sumatra coffee with wet-hulled process and nuanced terroir notes.

Organic Sumatra Gayo River — Caffe Vita
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From the roaster

Although technically a certifiable single origin, our organic Sumatra Gayo River is available year-round.  This coffee features the comforts of a darker roast profile while showcasing its nuanced terroir.

  • Tasting notes of roasted almond, brown sugar, and nougat. 
  • Certified organic.
  • Medium to dark roast. 
  • Processed using a wet-hulled method. 
  • Blend of Typica, Caturra, and Catimor varietals.
  • Grown between 1350-1600 meters above sea level.
  • Best suited for drip, Aeropress, and pour over.

Caffe Vita

Context

This organic lot from the Gayo River highlands showcases the distinctive profile typical of wet-hulled coffees, a traditional Indonesian method that imparts earthy body and syrupy sweetness. Grown at 1,350–1,600 meters in one of Sumatra's premier coffee regions, the beans develop Caffe Vita's described notes of roasted almond, brown sugar, and nougat—a warm, nutty character grounded in the region's volcanic soils and humid tropical climate. Wet-hulled processing tends to produce heavier, more textured cups; this origin's elevation adds balance and complexity to the cup. An accessible entry point to Indonesian coffees and their characteristic body-forward sweetness.

Buy — $25 from Caffe Vita

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Organic Sumatra Gayo River grown?

Organic Sumatra Gayo River, roasted by Caffe Vita, is sourced from Sumatra Mandheling, Indonesia.

What does Organic Sumatra Gayo River taste like?

Expect tasting notes of roasted almond, brown sugar, and nougat.

How is Organic Sumatra Gayo River processed?

Organic Sumatra Gayo River uses the Wet-hulled process.

What roast level is Organic Sumatra Gayo River?

It is roasted to a medium to dark level.

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