This Indonesian coffee comes from the UtamaGro Tani Gayo Cooperative in the Takengon highlands of the Aceh province on Sumatra. It is an excellent choice for those who enjoy a darker roast profile and has a bold, intense flavour and makes a great cafetierre brew or a strong espresso. This coffee is produced on family owned farms organized around the UtamaGro Tani Gayo cooperative, located in the Takengon highlands of the Aceh province on the island of Sumatra. This region of Indonesia is also referred to as the Gayo land because the coffee farmers are from the Gayonese ethnic group. A high percentage of farmers, typically from the most remote villages of the Takengon highlands, are widows who lost their husbands during periods of conflict in Aceh. Natural disasters also present frequent challenges for maintaining infrastructure in this otherwise naturally beautiful and mineral-rich micro-region surrounding Lake Tawa. Despite these challenges, UtamaGro Tani Gayo has worked tirelessly to establish a cooperative focused on quality coffee production through education on best organic agricultural practices and environmental stewardship. With bold intensity, dark chocolate and cacao flavors, Indonesian coffee is perfect for a darker roast. This is the darkest roast we do and the additional roasting time brings out the rich dark chocolate and spice flavors without becoming too bitter.