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Sumatra Mandheling GR1 DP FTO
Permata Gayo
About Permata Gayo coop
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Rising above the coastal plains of Sumatra’s northern-most province, the mountains of Aceh Tengah (Central Aceh) are the historical home to the Gayonese people. The ideal growing conditions of this region have supported the long history and unique quality reputation of “Gayo Mountain” coffee.
Permata Gayo Cooperative was founded in 2006, when 50 farmers from 5 villages of the Bener Meriah district of the Aceh Province came together to discuss how to rebuild their abandoned coffee farms. They were successful in increasing their membership and achieved organic certification in 2007 and fair trade certification from FLO-Cert in 2009. They have brought the full process of coffee production from farmer to final export under one roof, thus improving quality, and guaranteeing more traceability from Aceh to roaster. Today, Permata Gayo Cooperative has 2053 members from 39 villages. As a result of their growth and improvements, the coop has been able to share more of the final price of coffee with their farmers. |
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Our cupping notes
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Quick Facts
Region/community: Bener Meriah, province of Aceh
Process: Giling Basah - Semi Washed Certification: Fair Trade, Organic, Rain Forest Alliance Altitude: 1200 – 1600 masl Botanical varieties: Bourbon, Timtim, Ateng Super, Catimor |