



Indonesia, Bener Meriah, Natural Anaerobic
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Central Sumatera Coffee (CSC) is a coffee producer and processing site in Sumatra, Indonesia that was founded in 2015 by Enzo Saudi Hutabarat. It is located in the village of Bener Meriah, Aceh, at 1300 to 1400 masl and boasts more than 500 ha of plantation, plus the only drying facilities in the large region. Growing coffee is a traditionally communal activity in Acer and CSC combines this heritage with innovative and sustainable practices (such as agroforestry or pH controlled fermentation) to reach qualitative and consistent results. CSC offers good working conditions and a reliable income for many families in the region who work on the farms, both at the processing sites or as producers.
Cherries are put in plastic fermentation tanks with no added water or yeasts whatsoever. They are then sealed hermetically for 3 to 5 days, depending on the outcome of pH readings. Once the fermentation process is over, cherries are removed from the tanks and laid out to dry in greenhouses where possible and under covers when laid out bare. CSC are the only coffee producers in the region with drying facilities, most producers in the village and larger region dry coffee in the streets.
Abyssinia or longberry is a cultivar that typically grows in Sumatra, Indonesia. It can be recognized by its elongated form - in fact it quite resembles the American Java variety. It originates directly from Ethiopia and was introduced in Indonesia in 1928. Whereas several Abyssinia (AB) breeds were introduced, only 7 are still in use today - conveniently named AB1-7. This particular lot is a mix of Typica and AB3.
Import is managed through Barnas Bean Collective who work closely with the farmers, producers and roasting companies.
Description
Region | Sumatra |
Producer | Central Sumatera Coffee |
Process | Natural Anaerobic |
Variety | Abyssinya, Typica |
Notes | Sparkling cup with notes of raspberry, blackberry and pineapple, a velvety mouthfeel and a rich dark chocolate finish. |
Brewing
To discover these flavour profiles we recommend to use soft mineral water with a low HCO3 (bicarbonate) & aim for total hardness of less than 140 mg/l.