This Month's Pick: Bies Penantan
"Indonesia Bies Penantan is an incredible example of Sumatran coffee and always blows me away with its complexity – the deep chocolate and spice notes are balanced by tropical fruit acidity and a dense, juicy body."
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Direct Trade Sourcing
Sustainable Practices
B Corp Certified
The Flavor Profile
Dark Chocolate
Baking Spice
Tropical Fruit
Roast
Light & Bright
Dark & Bittersweet
Acidity
Soft & Subtle
Crisp & Bright
Intensity
Mellow
Bold
The Story
Since 2013, we’ve been working with Ibu Rahmah, the chairwoman of the women-led Ketiara Cooperative, around the same time the group became organic-certified. Bies Penantan refers to a specific group of highland villages where the smallholder farmers who contribute to this lot grow their coffee. The farmers cultivate their coffee organically on small farms around Takengon, Aceh, Indonesia, where steady rainfall allows for an almost year-round harvest.
In addition to collecting, processing, blending, and preparing coffee for export, the Ketiara Cooperative provides technical services and regular training on organic best practices for its members, supporting sustainable farming and the continued development of the women behind every coffee lot.
