Exploring the Taste of Aceh Gayo Coffee, the Most Expensive Type of Indonesian Coffee in the World

The Characteristics of Gayo Coffee

Enjoying Gayo Coffee begins with its strong flavor and character. Gayo coffee boasts a flavor that is not bitter with a low acidity and a hint of sweetness. That’s why Gayo coffee is often used as a mixture for various house blend coffees.

Gayo coffee is best planted at an altitude of 1,000 meters above sea level. However, this coffee also has its own uniqueness; the altitude of the plantations determines its flavor. It turns out that differences in the altitude of the plantations can also affect the flavor of Gayo Coffee. This causes the flavor to be inconsistent, but, at the same time, this also makes Gayo Coffee unique.

Regarding flavor, Gayo Coffee has a nutty, buttery taste with a fragrant, spicy aroma.

The Quality of Gayo Coffee Has Been Recognized Worldwide

Gayo Coffee has gained international recognition as the best coffee through an official certificate of quality issued in 2010. Apart from that, farmers are currently developing three varieties of Gayo Coffee, namely Gayo 1, Gayo 2, and P88, all of which has also been recognized by the world as the best coffee.

Variants of Gayo Coffee

Gayo coffee has several variants, namely:

• • Bergendal

Bergendal is a type of Gayo Arabica coffee. The name Bergendal came from Dutch words “Berg” (mountain) and “Dal” (valley). This low acidity coffee is grown on the Bener Meriah plantation, Aceh, where it sits at 1,200 to 1,500 meters above sea level, having a slightly fruity taste with hints of herbs and spices.

• • Rambung

Another Gayo coffee variant, Rambung, has the largest beans among other Arabica coffee grown in the region. Rambung coffee has fast growth and requires more land to plant.

• • Sidikalang

Next we have Sidikalang Coffee. It grows at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level, having a long plant life span with proper care and processing.

• • Lini Ethiopia

As part of Gayo Coffee, Lini Ethiopia coffee offers different flavors, depending on where it is grown. However, Lini Ethiopia is basically an Arabica coffee variety that first entered Indonesia in 1928.

• • Timtim (East Timor) Arabusta

This type of Gayo coffee is a cross between Arabica and Robusta coffee, which was originally grown in East Timor. After the 1980s, the East Timor Arabusta was brought to the highlands of Aceh where it was then developed.

The Best Way to Enjoy Gayo Coffee

There are several ways you can try to enjoy Gayo Coffee, starting from using the V60 or pour over technique, a French press, Vietnam drip, or aeropress. Basically, Gayo Coffee has a distinctive flavor; it can be enjoyed as a single origin or a mixture for other coffee drinks.

Now we know the variants of Gayo Coffee in Indonesia and also the best way to enjoy the coffee. So, what do you think about Gayo Coffee?