Description
Abyssinia Coffee represents one of Indonesia’s most refined Arabica offerings, crafted for roasters and buyers seeking consistency, depth, and distinctive regional character. With a cupping score of 84+ and screen size 18, it showcases both quality and precision in preparation. Its clean fragrance and layered flavours make it a standout in premium coffee portfolios.
This coffee is produced in Aceh’s highland regions, where fertile volcanic soils and a cool tropical climate shape its sensory identity. The beans carry soft fruit tones, caramel sweetness, cocoa warmth, and floral highlights. Its medium-low acidity and bold body offer a balanced and approachable profile suited for various roasting styles.
Origin and Growing Conditions
Abyssinia Coffee is cultivated at elevations of 1200–1700 masl across areas such as Takengon, Bener Meriah, and Angkup. These regions provide optimal temperatures between 13–28°C and rainfall reaching up to 3000 mm annually. Such conditions nurture slow, even cherry development over a nine-month cycle, enhancing sweetness and overall complexity.
The soil in these highlands consists of young volcanic material rich in micro-nutrients, supporting healthy plant growth and strong yields of 800–1500 kg per hectare. This natural fertility ensures the beans develop the clarity, structure, and flavour depth associated with Aceh’s renowned Arabica coffees.
Processing and Harvesting Methods
Producers rely on the semi-washed (Giling Basah) method, a signature Indonesian technique that shapes the coffee’s bold body and unique flavour. In this process, the outer skin is removed early, the mucilage partially washed, and the parchment hulled while still moist. This creates the distinct earthy-sweet character and smooth texture Abyssinia Coffee is known for.
Harvesting involves a combination of mechanical and hand-picking techniques to secure both efficiency and quality. Ripe cherries are selectively gathered to maintain consistency, while mechanical collection supports larger volumes. Once processed, the beans are dried, graded, and packed using GrainPro liners to preserve freshness throughout storage and export.
Specifications and Sensory Profile
Abyssinia Coffee adheres to strict standards: moisture max 13%, defect value max 11, and triage max 6. Each lot is prepared in 60-kg bags, with the 2024 crop offering uniformity and exceptional cup quality. It comes in green beans, roasted beans, and ground coffee to suit diverse buyer needs.
Its sensory profile combines freshness, subtle fruit notes, caramel, cocoa tones, and delicate florals. Medium-low acidity paired with a bold body provides a rounded, satisfying cup. With certifications such as Fair Trade, Organic, USDA, Rainforest Alliance, and Halal, Abyssinia Coffee meets global expectations for ethical and high-quality sourcing.
Specification
- Available Products: Green Coffee Beans, Roasted Coffee Beans, Ground Coffee
- Type: Arabica
- Screen Size: 18 (>7mm hole)
- Moisture: Max 13%
- Triage: Max 6
- Defect Value: Max 11
- Cupping Score: 84+
- Crop Year: 2024
- Lot Size: 200
- Bag Size: 60 KG
- Packaging: GrainPro Liner
- Certifications: Fair Trade, Organic, USDA, Rain Forest Alliance, Halal.
Characteristics
- Fragrance/Aroma: Fresh
- Flavor: Soft, Fruity, Caramel, Cocoa, Floral
- Acidity: Medium to Low
- Body: Bold
Description Scheme
- Time from Flowers to Be Berry: 9 Months
- Production (Kg/Ha): 800 to 1500
- Optimal Temperature: 13 to 28°C
- Optimal Rainfall: 1500 to 3000 mm
- Altitude: 1200 to 1700 from Sea Level (asl)
- Soil Type: Black Soil /Soil Formed of Young
Materials are very Fertile and Volcanic and contain Micro Nutrients Important to Plants. - Country of Origin: Indonesia
- Production Areas: Aceh (Takengon, Bener Meriah, Angkup, Sukarame, Bies, Jagung, Sabun, Pondokbaru)
- Caffeine Content: 0.8 to 1.4%
- Form of Seeds: Flat with a Clear Midline
- Character Stew: Acid & Chocolate
- Method of Harvest: Mechanical and Hand Pick
- Processing Method: Semi-wash Method
