Description
Gayo Thermal Full Washed Green Beans represent the cleanest expression at the peak of Indonesia’s Arabica offering. Grown in the fertile volcanic highlands of Aceh, especially around Takengon, Bener Meriah, and Angkup. These beans mature slowly in nutrient-rich soils at high elevation, where cool nights build the crisp acidity this process is designed to reveal. Ideal temperatures of 18–28°C and generous rainfall between 1,000–2,500 mm shape a flawless, flavour-dense bean, and the 90+ cupping threshold means only the most immaculate lots ever carry this name. This is Gayo terroir shown with total transparency.
The defining feature is a thermal-shock full washed process. The cherries are fully depulped and fermented, then the beans are rinsed through alternating hot and cold water baths, a controlled thermal shock that tightens the bean structure, halts fermentation at the precise moment, and strips away every trace of mucilage. The result is a spotlessly clean bean where nothing sits between the drinker and the coffee’s true origin character. Unlike honey or natural processing, there is no fruit left on the seed to add sweetness from the outside — here the sweetness and clarity come entirely from the bean itself, which is why only the very best cherries can carry a full washed lot to a 90+ score.
The result is a transparent, elegant cup of remarkable purity. Expect a delicate aroma of white flowers and citrus zest, a flavour of bright lemon, green apple and refined caramel, and a sparkling, crisp acidity that stays clean and precise. The body is silky, structured and long, layered with floral, tea-like and gentle caramel undertones. With cupping scores of 90 and above, these beans reach the exceptional band of speciality grade, and their clarity makes them ideal for light roasts that showcase acidity and florals, while a careful medium roast draws out the caramel sweetness.
For roasters, speciality cafés and private-label brands seeking a pristine, competition-grade single origin, a coffee that proves clean can also be complex; Gayo Thermal Full Washed 90+ delivers crystalline clarity, refined sweetness and verified speciality grade cup quality at the highest level. A benchmark Gayo washed lot for those who value purity above all.
Specifications
- Available Products: Green Coffee beans
- Type: Arabica
- Screen Size: 17–19
- Moisture: Max 12%
- Defect Value: Max 3
- Cupping Score: 90+
- Crop Year: 2026
- Lot Size: 100
- Bag Size: 60 KG
- Packaging: GrainPro Liner
Characteristics
- Fragrance/Aroma: Delicate white florals with citrus zest and clean sweetness
- Flavour: Bright and refined, with lemon, green apple and delicate caramel
- Acidity: Bright, sparkling, crisp
- Body: Silky, structured, long
Description Scheme
- Time from Flowers to Be Berry: 8–9 Months
- Production (Kg/Ha): 800 to 1500
- Optimal Temperature: 18 to 28°C
- Optimal Rainfall: 1000 to 2500 mm
- Altitude: 1400 to 1800 m above Sea Level (asl)
- Soil Type: Fertile volcanic soil rich in micronutrients
- 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 central line
- Character Stew: Sparkling citrus acidity, floral, tea-like, delicate caramel, with a silky structured body
- Method of Harvest: Manual selective harvesting (cherry-sorted)
- Processing Method: Thermal Shock Full Washed (Fully Washed + Hot/Cold Thermal Shock)
