Indonesian Coffee.
Origins Worth Exploring.

Gayo coffee originates in the Gayo Highlands of Aceh, northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Its designated production area covers Aceh Tengah, Bener Meriah, and Gayo Lues, at elevations of approximately 900–1,700 metres above sea level. High-altitude conditions and cultivation under shade trees encourage slower cherry maturation, contributing to the coffee’s distinctive character. Local growing practices, soil conditions, harvest maturity, and post-harvest processing influence the final cup, creating variations in aroma, flavour, and body across farms and individual lots.

Gayo coffee typically presents a fragrant, layered cup with sweet chocolate, caramel, brown sugar, and gentle herbal tones. Depending on the lot and processing method, fruit notes may range from dried fruit to citrus or berry.

Aroma

Fragrant and complex, with chocolate, caramel, brown sugar, gentle herbs, and occasional dried-fruit notes.

Sweetness

Deep and rounded sweetness, often reminiscent of caramel, brown sugar, and dark chocolate.

Acidity & body

Moderate, balanced acidity with a creamy, full-bodied mouthfeel and a smooth, well-structured cup.

Finish

Long and pleasant, with lingering chocolate, herbal, nutty, and lightly spicy impressions.

Variety

Arabica; commonly reported Gayo cultivars include Timtim, Ateng Jaluk, Borbor, P88, and S795. The exact cultivar mix is lot-dependent.

Processing method

Traditionally wet-hulled, also known as Giling Basah or Sumatra semi-washed. Washed lots may also be available depending on the producer and mill.

Elevation & soil

Gayo Highlands, Aceh, Indonesia, approximately 900–1,700 metres above sea level. Exact farm elevation and soil profile are to be confirmed in the lot documentation.

Crop year / lot ID

To be confirmed for the selected lot at the time of quotation.

Grade / grading standard

Export-grade Arabica, with the applicable Indonesian grading standard and lot grade to be confirmed from the supplier’s quality report.

Screen size

To be confirmed by pre-shipment grading report; screen distribution may vary between lots.

Moisture / water activity

To be confirmed by pre-shipment quality analysis. The target moisture range should be agreed with the buyer and verified before shipment.

Defect count

To be confirmed from the physical quality report and the grading method agreed for the transaction.

Cupping report

Available on request for the selected lot, subject to sample evaluation and confirmation by the buyer.

Traceability / documents

Origin, supplier, processing, lot identification, export, and available traceability documents to be confirmed for each shipment.

Availability / MOQ

Subject to current harvest availability and supplier confirmation. Minimum order quantity to be quoted for the selected lot.

Packaging

Export packaging and bag size to be agreed according to the buyer’s requirements and shipping plan.

Lead time / loading port

To be confirmed after lot selection, sample approval, contract, and shipment planning. Loading port and estimated lead time will be stated in the quotation.

Quotation basis

Quotation prepared for the selected lot and agreed trade terms, including product specification, quantity, packaging, destination, and shipment requirements.

Sample arrangements

Representative green coffee samples can be discussed for buyer evaluation, subject to availability and courier arrangements.

Mandailing coffee is associated with Sumatra, Indonesia, and is widely marketed internationally as Mandheling. The trade name can cover different producing areas, so the precise growing region, producer and collection area should be established for each lot. Growing conditions and post-harvest handling vary across suppliers; elevation and soil information should therefore be supported by the selected lot's traceability records.

The traditional wet-hulled style often combines chocolate-like sweetness with woody, herbal or earthy nuances. The following descriptors provide a general reference rather than a guaranteed tasting result. Final flavour, balance and finish should be assessed through a representative sample.

Aroma

Cocoa and cedar-like aromatics, with possible herbal or earthy nuances.

Sweetness

Chocolate-like sweetness; intensity and clarity depend on the individual lot and roast.

Acidity & body

A substantial body is characteristic of the wet-hulled style. Acidity and overall balance should be confirmed through sample evaluation.

Finish

May carry chocolate, woody or earthy impressions. Aftertaste quality and persistence vary by lot.

Please discuss your target specification with DSG. Product measurements, supporting documents and commercial terms are subject to confirmation for the proposed lot.

Variety

Arabica; cultivar or cultivar blend to be confirmed from supplier records.

Processing method

Traditionally wet-hulled (Giling Basah). Actual processing to be confirmed for the selected lot.

Elevation & soil

Farm elevation and soil information to be confirmed where supported by origin records.

Crop year / lot ID

Harvest period, crop year and lot identification to be confirmed with the offer.

Grade / grading standard

Grade, applicable standard and sorting method to be stated in the agreed specification.

Screen size

Screen distribution and tolerances to be confirmed through physical grading.

Moisture / water activity

Measured values, test date and acceptance limits to be confirmed for the proposed lot.

Defect count

Defect results to specify the grading method and sample weight used.

Cupping report

Available sample evaluation results to be reviewed with the buyer. No cup score is assumed from the origin name alone.

Traceability / documents

Origin, supplier and lot records, together with available quality and shipment documents, to be reviewed against buyer requirements.

Availability / MOQ

Available quantity and minimum order quantity to be confirmed at the time of inquiry.

Packaging

Bag material, protective liner, net weight and marking requirements to be agreed.

Lead time / loading port

Preparation time, shipment schedule and loading port to be confirmed in the quotation.

Quotation basis

Currency, price validity, payment terms and Incoterms rule with the named place or port to be specified in the offer.

Sample arrangements

Sample availability, quantity, preparation, courier charges and dispatch timing to be agreed before shipment.

Lintong coffee is associated with Lintong Nihuta and the Lake Toba highlands of North Sumatra. Highland conditions, volcanic landscapes, shade, local soils, and smallholder processing shape the cup. Exact regency, farm elevation, soil profile, and producer details should be confirmed for each lot.

Lintong is commonly described as a structured Sumatran cup with cedar, dry herbal, brown spice, and chocolate impressions. Cleaner processing may reveal brighter acidity and more distinct fruit.

Aroma

Aromatic cedar, dry herbs, brown spice, and dark chocolate.

Sweetness

Rounded sweetness with brown sugar, cocoa, and dried-fruit impressions.

Acidity & body

Moderate, marked acidity balanced by a substantial, structured body.

Finish

Lingering cedar, spice, cocoa, and dry herbal notes.

Variety

Arabica; cultivar and cultivar mix are to be confirmed for the selected lot.

Processing method

Traditionally wet-hulled, also known as Giling Basah or Sumatra semi-washed. Other processes may be available by lot.

Elevation & soil

Exact farm elevation and soil profile are to be confirmed in the lot documentation.

Crop year / lot ID

To be confirmed for the selected lot at the time of quotation.

Grade / grading standard

Export-grade Arabica and applicable grading standard to be confirmed from the supplier’s quality report.

Screen size

To be confirmed by pre-shipment grading report.

Moisture / water activity

To be confirmed by pre-shipment quality analysis.

Defect count

To be confirmed from the physical quality report and agreed grading method.

Cupping report

Available on request for the selected lot, subject to sample evaluation.

Traceability / documents

Origin, supplier, processing, lot identification, export, and available traceability documents to be confirmed for each shipment.

Availability / MOQ

Subject to current harvest availability and supplier confirmation. MOQ to be quoted for the selected lot.

Packaging

Export packaging and bag size to be agreed according to buyer requirements and shipping plan.

Lead time / loading port

To be confirmed after lot selection, sample approval, contract, and shipment planning.

Quotation basis

Quotation prepared for the selected lot and agreed trade terms, quantity, packaging, destination, and shipment requirements.

Sample arrangements

Representative green coffee samples can be discussed, subject to availability and courier arrangements.

Sidikalang is a regional coffee origin in Dairi Regency, North Sumatra. Highland cultivation, shade, rainfall, local soils, cultivar selection, and wet-hulled processing influence the final cup. The name may refer to both the region and a Typica-derived local cultivar, so the exact lot identity should be confirmed.

Traditional Sidikalang lots are generally full-bodied and low in acidity, with earthy, tobacco-like, chocolate, and warm spice impressions. Processing and cultivar can create cleaner or fruitier variations.

Aroma

Earthy-sweet, with tobacco, cedar, dark chocolate, and warm spice.

Sweetness

Steady, molasses-like sweetness with cocoa and dried-fruit tones.

Acidity & body

Low to moderate acidity with a full, heavy body and smooth mouthfeel.

Finish

Long, deep, and gently smoky, with tobacco, cocoa, and spice lingering.

Variety

Arabica; Sidikalang may refer to a regional origin or a Typica-derived cultivar. Exact cultivar is lot-dependent.

Processing method

Traditionally wet-hulled, also known as Giling Basah or Sumatra semi-washed. Other processes may be available by lot.

Elevation & soil

Exact farm elevation and soil profile are to be confirmed in the lot documentation.

Crop year / lot ID

To be confirmed for the selected lot at the time of quotation.

Grade / grading standard

Export-grade Arabica and applicable grading standard to be confirmed from the supplier’s quality report.

Screen size

To be confirmed by pre-shipment grading report.

Moisture / water activity

To be confirmed by pre-shipment quality analysis.

Defect count

To be confirmed from the physical quality report and agreed grading method.

Cupping report

Available on request for the selected lot, subject to sample evaluation.

Traceability / documents

Origin, supplier, processing, lot identification, export, and available traceability documents to be confirmed for each shipment.

Availability / MOQ

Subject to current harvest availability and supplier confirmation. MOQ to be quoted for the selected lot.

Packaging

Export packaging and bag size to be agreed according to buyer requirements and shipping plan.

Lead time / loading port

To be confirmed after lot selection, sample approval, contract, and shipment planning.

Quotation basis

Quotation prepared for the selected lot and agreed trade terms, quantity, packaging, destination, and shipment requirements.

Sample arrangements

Representative green coffee samples can be discussed, subject to availability and courier arrangements.