Country: Indonesia | Processing: Natural |
Region: Gayo, Pegasing | Producer: Hendra Maulizar |
Altitude: 1640 MASL | Tasting Notes: Apple Jam, Longan, and Oolong |
Varietal: Abyssinia |
Hendra Maulizar started working in the coffee industry in 2008 in Central Aceh by helping his parents manage the family plantation. In 2010, he started to focus on developing the post-harvest process, conducting experiments related to coffee processing as time passed, and these improvements continue to this day. Hendra said his proudest moment was when the Indonesian representative, Yoshua Tanu, brought the coffee that he processed to the World Barista Championship 2017 in Seoul.
This coffee is a single variety, Abyssinia. Commonly found in Sumatra, especially in Aceh. The processing of this coffee starts with harvesting the ripe red cherries, after sortation and cleaning the cherries, they are dried instantly with direct sunlight on raised beds for approximately 25-28 days. After drying, the coffee is stored for 20 days before being hulled.
This single variety Abyssinia has a jammy sweetness that reminds us of Apple Jam, followed by a subtle acidity that reminds us of Longan, and a lingering aftertaste of Oolong.