Introducing; Indonesia, Kerinci. Andung Sari, Sigarar Utang – Anaerobic Natural
Tastes of: Rhubarb, strawberry, cream, guava, violet, raspberry, red grape
We are excited to share our first release from Indonesia!
The Koerintji Barokah Bersama Cooperative is nestled on the plateau at Mount Kerinci’s base in Sumatra, a region abundant with fertile volcanic soil from the active Mount Kerinci volcano. The 320 cooperative farms average 0.5 to 2.5 hectares, primarily growing coffee alongside vegetables, potatoes, and fruit. Through the cooperative organization farmers have been empowered to secure better prices, access resources, and training.
During harvest, coffee is handpicked and delivered to a collection centre where it is transferred to a small washing station. This Anaerobic Natural lot has undergone meticulous processing. After floating and density sorting, ripe cherries are sealed in airtight bags for 7 days, then dried on raised beds within protective domes for 20 to 23 days. The dried coffee is milled and hand-sorted before farmers receive fair prices for their cherries, with co-op profits reinvested for quality improvement and shared with producers, who also receive technical support and shade tree seedlings.
