Sumatra Adsenia
The Oasis is excited to bring to you a new Sumatran roast, Sumatra Adsenia. As with all types of crops there are various harvest seasons. When it comes to coffee the seasons are different depending on the area. Here is the a bit of information about the beans from our roasters at Buddy Brew Coffee.
A small group of members from the Ketiara Cooperative live in the Bener Meriah highlands area that produces coffee from the Adsenia varietal, one of the oldest coffee varietals in Aceh. Many of these producers are women who unfortunately lost their husbands in the 2003 civil war. They have persevered in a male-dominated culture and industry to produce this bold cupping coffee. Each member farms an average of 1.3 hectares (at 1,500 meters). The yield per hectare is approximately 1 metric ton of exportable green coffee or 17 (60 kilo) bags. Many of the growers also produce orange, chili, avocado, banana, ginger, lemongrass, and honey. All the members who produce the Adsenia variety deliver their cherry to the Ketiara Cooperative for wet-hulling, dry milling and preparation for final export. It is the desire of the farmers in the Adsenia villages to continue producing this unique variety so that they can support the many widows and children and provide for their future.
Coffee Notes
Location: Bener Meriah Province in Aceh Sumatra
Altitude: 4,265 – 5,200 Feet (1,300 – 1,600 Meters)
Varietal: Adsenia
Process: Wet hulled
Drying: Patio sun dried
Harvest: September – May
Export: October – June
Source: http://buddybrewcoffee.com/coffee/sumatra-adsenia/
Photo Credit: Carl Sara (from a great article found here: http://www.quickbrownfox.co.nz/blog/adventures-to-origin-part-two-all-is-fair-in-love-and-coffee/ )
