Major coffee growing regions in Indonesia include Sumatra, Sulawesi, java, Flores Islands and Bali. The Dutch brought coffee to Indonesia from Yirgacheffe in the 17th century. They tested all of the islands and the first foothold was East Java... from there it spread like wildfire. Sumatra is the sixth largest island in the world and yet probably one of the least visited. The Aceh region is known for its Mandheling and produces 90% organic coffee. This large bean is grown at very high altitudes within small communities with farmers averaging only 1 hectare each.

Dutch aid first built the Gayo Mill about 20 years ago.  The mill, in the heart of the Gayo Mountains, has added stability and a rewarding environment for workers in an otherwise troubled country torn apart by political unrest, war, hostage taking and hijacking.  The compound included 22 homes, drying patios, and 23 fermentation tanks.  With outside aid, farmers have been able to certify their coffee as organic thru SKAL as well as receive Fair Trade, Upz Kaphe, JAS, and Shade Grown certifications. Presently, they are working toward certification with Rainforest Alliance and ECO-Q.

One of the world’s truly low acidic coffees, the pronounced sweetness of cup and rich full body are augmented by sweet citrus floral notes.