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.
Location: Bener Meriah province in Aceh Sumatra
Varietal: Adsenia
Process: Wet Hulled (Semi-Washed)
Drying: Patio sun dried
Altitude: 4,265 - 5,200 Feet (1,300 - 1,600 Meters)
Harvest Season: September - May
- Dry Fragrance (1-5): 4.0
- Wet Fragrance (1-5): 3.5
- Acidity (1-10): 7.7
- Body (1-10): 7.5
- Flavor (1-10): 8.2
- Aftertaste (1-10): 7.0
- Correction (1-10):
+1 Excellent
- Standard: +50
Total score from our cupping lab: 88.9
Assessment: A coffee for those who loves dark chocolate and molasses a long after tate of honey in the background. An especially full and syrupy body provides a great playground for all of the flavors, and adds to the coffee’s distinct dessert-like character. Think of a dessert wine at a fine restaurant.