Sumatra Koperasi Organic Gayo G1 TP
In choosing the origin of the month for January 2025, Dawn and I looked back at the previous origins and realized that out of all 49 origins of the month we have brought you, only one other was grown in Sumatra.
This Sumatran coffee is very much different than the Mandheling we brought you before because it was grown in a different region of Sumatra (Aceh Tengah) and the body is not as bold. This coffee
was grown on the Wagiman and Yasmin farms. Both farms are dedicated to organic farming and only use natural fertilizers; coffee husks and cow manure, to ensure fertility and longevity of their soil and quality of the coffees they produce.
The Sumatran coffee grading systems ranges from Grade 1 (G1) to Grade 6 (G6), Grade 1 being the highest. The TP designation in the name indicates that the lot was triple picked. This means that the
lot was hand sorted and inspected three times, and less than five defects were found each time. The G1 TP designation is the highest grade that Sumatran lots can be given.
The varietals in this lot are Gayo 1 and Gayo 2. The origin of these varietals is not well-documented, but most experts believe that Gayo 1 is a form of the Timor varietal and Gayo 2 is like the Timor and Bourbon varietals. This coffee was grown at elevations between 4500 and 4600 feet above sea level on small farms. There are many coffee farms scattered throughout Sumatra and all of them are between 1.2 and 6 acres. The size of the farms and their remoteness would seem to make bringing the harvest to market difficult, but, thankfully, all the farms are supported by a long-standing network of collectors, processors, traders, and exporters.
Sumatran coffees have a long and colorful history that dates to the 1600s, when the Dutch East India Company first brought the plants to the island.
This is a great coffee that you are sure to savor. The aroma piques interest and comforts the senses, setting high expectations. The body of this coffee is earthy and smooth, easily drinkable, and leaves a wonderful after taste that lingers. Those of us with more discerning palates may detect notes of Dark Chocolate, Tobacco, Brown Sugar, Green Tea and Plum. This coffee earned a cup score of 85.75.