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The route
Flight details
Origin facts
- Country
- Indonesia
- Region
- Gayo Highlands, Aceh, Sumatra
- Altitude
- 1,200–1,600 m
- Process
- Wet-hulled
- Varieties
- Ateng, Tim Tim, Catimor
- Harvest
- October–June
Pick your altitude
One origin, five roast levels. The darker the roast, the higher it climbs: deeper and smokier at the top, brighter and fruitier near the ground.
- FL390DarkSmoky cocoa, molasses, spice
- FL310BoldDark chocolate, tobacco, toffee
- FL250MediumCedar, dark chocolate, molasses
- FL180BlondeBrown sugar, cedar, dried fig
- FL100LightLemongrass, black tea, cane sugar
From Gayo Highlands to your door
Sumatra is the origin for people who like their coffee deep: low acidity, a heavy, syrupy body and notes of cedar and dark chocolate that hold up all the way to a dark roast.
Ours comes from the Gayo Highlands of Aceh, where coffee is wet-hulled, a method used almost only in Indonesia. Pick your roast level and we roast it in our Friday batch, after you order.
Brew it
A starting recipe for a medium roast. Lighter levels like hotter water and a finer grind; darker ones, the reverse.
Preflight checklist
Pour-over or drip · 1:16
- 22 g coffee
- 350 g water at 200°F
- Bloom with 45 g of water for 45 s
- Pour the rest in slow circles
- Total time about 3:30
For Medium; other levels in the guide.Coffee-to-water ratio guide
Frequently asked questions
Which roast level suits Sumatra?
Medium to Dark. Sumatra's heavy body and earthy notes carry darker roasts well. A light roast is unusual but rewarding: herbal and tea-like.
Why is Sumatran coffee so low in acidity?
Wet hulling and the region's varieties give it a heavy body and soft acidity, and longer roasts lower the acidity further.
When will my coffee arrive?
Order by Thursday night and we roast it in our Friday batch and ship it the same day. It usually arrives about 4 days after the roast.
How does Scheduled work?
Pick the roast level, the grind, how many bags and which Friday of the month we roast it. Scheduled saves 10%. We email you before every charge, and you can change, skip or cancel in one click.
Can I change the grind?
Yes, and grinding is free: whole beans, espresso, moka pot, pour-over, drip, french press, cold brew. Whole beans stay fresh longest.