The semi-autonomous province of Aceh lies on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra, Indonesia’s westernmost island. This coffee was grown in the Jagong Jeget sub-district of Central Aceh in Sumatra. Most people living in Jagong Jeget earn income through agricultural work, particularly Arabica coffee production, which flourishes due to the region’s rich black humus soil and elevation (1400-1600 MASL). Fully ripe cherries are carefully handpicked and then dried on raised beds under sunlight, turned often to ensure even drying. More than 100 different genetic varieties of coffee are present in Indonesia, and Aceh’s regular rainfall, fertile soil, and moderate temperatures offer the ideal climate for Arabica coffee. Sumatran coffees are often described as earthy, and while we do find rich notes and extremely full body in coffees from Aceh, we also find notes of crisp pepper, agave syrup, honey, spices, and apple.