The Dutch government was the first to import coffee to Indonesia. The second-largest crop in this country only stands at 12% of the total volume giving you an idea of just how important Sumatra coffee is throughout the world. Sumatra is also the second biggest island in this republic, which has over 55 million people across these islands. We have been purchasing coffee from ASKOGO since 2015.Sumatra is the most prolific producer of coffee in Indonesia, reaching volumes of over 74% of all the coffee produced across the region. This group was founded in 2008, and has continually improved their coffee in the subsequent years. The small farms are tucked into the dense tropical forests of the Northern Gayo Mountains, from 1000 to 1500 meters above sea level.ĪSKOGO offers regular training activities to each of the farmers in their co-op, in order to improve the quality of their coffees, learn new harvest techniques, and implement more beneficial farming practices.

This cooperative currently has 760 members, growing Fairtrade and Organic coffee in the Aceh Tengah and Bener Meriah regencies of Sumatra which are renowned for producing excellent coffee. Our Sumatran coffee was grown by members of the Asosiasi Kopi Gayo Organic Cooperative, also known as ASKOGO. Learn a little more about the origin of these Indonesian coffee beans below… We’re featuring two great coffees from the beautiful island of Sumatra! With this particular single origin, you have the unique opportunity to try the same coffee roasted to two colors: a medium roast and a very dark (or French) roast.

Organic sumatra coffee beans