Producer : Hendra Maulizar & Avatara Coffee Origin : Musara Village, Pegasing, Central Aceh Cultivar : Typica, Ateng, Catimor Postharvest Process : Anaerobic Natural Elevation : 1600 masl Cupping Notes : Red Grapes, Blackcurrant, Plum Jam, Lavender
Behind the beans :
Hendra Maulizar runs Avatara Coffee & have been growing coffee since 2008. The first coffee farm area started from 1 hectare & now the total land is 10 hectares. Gayo region is famous for being fertile & one of the major coffees producing region in Indonesia. Coffee for them is in their blood. All Gayo people will know coffee since they are a child for it bears a strong connection to their heritage.
This is a very special lot given by Mr. Hendra to us, that is a lot so good, it can easily be a Finalist Competition Coffee in Regional. It was processed as Anaerobic Natural from Typica, Ateng, Catimor cultivar. The harvest of Gayo recently has been blessed by nature & perfect climate. It elevates the Complexity of Aceh coffee. Ripe cherries are sorted selectively to get the best ripeness degree & fermented inside plastic tank. After fermentation the cherries are slowly dried on raised beds until the desired moisture content has been reached.
The Main Spectrum of the Fruits are Purple Fruits & Purple Flower with Complexity of Red Fruits at Cold. At Hot it is dominated by Blackcurrant & Lavender Aromatics. As the coffee Cools, it is More Vibrant like Red Grapes & Plum accompany by Jammy Fruity Sweetness. The other attributes positively support the structure in this cup. Sweet Fruits Aromatic Aftertaste, Juicy Mouthfeel, Vibrant Acidity makes this a very enjoyable cup.
Hope you enjoy this exquisite Competition Selection. It represents the Terroir of Gayo coffee with an elevated quality due to its care & attention from Mr. Hendra.
Producer Awards :
2023 Cup of Excellence Indonesia (COE) 4th place Natural with 90.06 score 2022 COE Indonesia 10th place Carbonic Maceration Honey with 87.85 score 2022 COE Indonesia 16th place Washed with 87.59 score 2021 COE Indonesia 7th place Natural with 88.46 score