Gayo Arabica Coffee

Koro's summary, from the sources below

Gayo Arabica grows in the Gayo highlands of Aceh and has been a registered geographical indication since 28 April 2010.

The GI covers the regencies of Aceh Tengah, Bener Meriah and Gayo Lues, with arabica grown at 900–1,700 m (number IDG000000005). The varieties its GI application names are Timtim, Ateng Jaluk, Borbor, P-88 and S795; the processes are wet-hulled, semi-washed and washed. DJKI's GI catalogue describes a complex aroma and flavour, a strong body, no bitterness, low acidity and a touch of sweetness. According to the GI holder, the main crop comes in September to January and the fly crop in March to June. The Cup of Excellence Indonesia 2021–2023 lists 26 producers from Gayo, two of them in first place: Dilen Ali Gogo (Pantan Musara) in 2021 with 89.28, and Bahagia Ginting (Koperasi Ribang Gayo Musara) at 1A in 2022 with 90.59.

Registered geographical indication · Arabica

GI number
IDG000000005
Registered
28 Apr 2010
Province
Aceh
Regencies covered
Aceh Tengah Regency, Bener Meriah Regency, Gayo Lues Regency
Varieties
Timtim, Ateng Jaluk, Borbor, P-88, S795
Processes
wet-hulled, semi-washed, washed
Altitude
900–1700 m above sea level

Cup profile in DJKI's GI catalogue

Karakter kopi arabika dari dataran Tinggi Gayo, dikenal memiliki citarasa khas dengan ciri utama antara lain aroma dan perisa yang kompleks dan kekentalan yang kuat. Kopi Arabika Gayo juga memiliki rasa yang tidak pahit dan memiliki keasaman yang rendah serta memiliki sedikit sentuhan rasa manis.

Harvest season

Growers and processors

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