STORY

Coming from Indonesia, Ribang Gayo is both tart and clean and our first ever purchase from Indonesia. Asman Arianto is originally from Palembang, South Sumatra but has lived and worked in Aceh Tengah since 1998. He found his interest in coffee production while living here which caused him to shift to collecting cherries and processing coffees. He experimented with fully-washed, honey-process, and natural on his farm, familiarizing himself with various processing methods. 

The natural Ethiopia Guji Highlands component was the perfect fit to blend with Ribang Gayo. Situated between Sidamo and Yirgacheffe is the region of Guji Highlands. Both neighbors are known for their specialty coffee and unique flavor profiles, and the region of Guji is of no difference in their distinct flavor profiles. Until 2002, Guji was considered a part of the Yirgacheffe region but established itself as its own region. This unique gathering of cherries sets this region apart in flavor and overall cup experience. This farm was founded in 2012 and is entirely family-run. It is located on 250 hectares of land (or 617 acres), and the farm reaches up to 2300 MASL. The farm is nestled in and surrounded by a rainforest where they practice organic farming. The farmers also help neighboring smallholding producers by purchasing coffee and making the mill available for processing their coffees.