Premium Grade 1 green Arabica coffee beans from Indonesia, showcasing uniform size and high-density export quality for wholesale buyers.

Origin Series — Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia

Gayo Arabica Coffee — Specialty Grade Green Beans from Aceh Sumatra

Single-origin Arabica from Indonesia’s most celebrated highland. Full body, complex earthiness, and the distinctive character of Giling Basah wet-hulling — direct trade from cooperative networks in Aceh Tengah.

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The Origin

Gayo — The Heartland of Indonesian Specialty Arabica

The Gayo Highlands of Aceh Tengah (Central Aceh) sit at 1,200–1,500 metres above sea level, making them one of the highest and most productive Arabica-growing regions in Southeast Asia. Gayo Arabica is consistently ranked among the world’s top single-origin coffees by specialty roasters in Europe, Japan, and North America.

The region’s combination of volcanic red clay soil, stable humidity, and significant temperature variation between day and night (diurnal range) forces slow cherry development. This extended maturation — 9 to 10 months from flower to harvest — builds the complex sugars, acids, and aromatic compounds that define Gayo’s distinctive cup.

Gayo is also the epicentre of the traditional Giling Basah (wet-hull) processing method, unique to Indonesian coffee. Unlike fully washed Arabica from other origins, Gayo’s wet-hulled process produces a thicker, lower-acid body with an earthy, herbal character that has made it irreplaceable in specialty blends worldwide.

Swarna Agro sources Gayo Arabica directly from established cooperative networks in Aceh Tengah, with lot traceability to the cooperative level and cupping scores available for each harvest.

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Cupping Profile

Flavor Notes & Cup Characteristics

Aroma

Intensely aromatic — dark earth, cedar, dried herbs, and a deep chocolate-spice complexity. The wet-hull process creates a distinctive musty sweetness that specialty roasters prize as Gayo’s hallmark.

Body & Texture

Full, heavy body with a thick, syrupy mouthfeel. Low-to-medium acidity with a smooth, rounded quality. Gayo’s body is often compared to Mandheling but with more earthy complexity and greater aromatic depth.

Finish

Long, lingering finish with notes of dark chocolate, cedar, and a pleasant earthy sweetness. Roast-flexible — performs beautifully from medium-light through dark, with each level revealing different layers.

Medium-Low
Acidity

Full
Body

82–86
SCA Cupping Score

Earth & Cedar
Primary Notes

Product Specifications

Gayo Arabica — Grade & Export Specs

Grade 1 Specialty

  • Defect value: Max. 11 per 300g sample
  • Screen size: 15–19
  • Moisture content: 11–12.5%
  • Processing: Wet-hulled (Giling Basah)
  • Altitude: 1,200–1,500 masl
  • Harvest season: October–January (main), May–July (secondary)
  • SCA cupping score: 82–86
  • Best for: Specialty single-origin offerings, premium espresso blends, high-end filter coffee

Organic Certified Lots

  • Certification: Organic certified lots available on request
  • Farming method: Traditional smallholder cultivation, minimal chemical inputs
  • Traceability: Cooperative-level lot identification
  • Processing: Wet-hulled (Giling Basah) or Fully Washed — specify on order
  • Additional certs: Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance available
  • Best for: Certified organic retail brands, European and Japanese specialty importers

Packaging
60kg jute sacks with GrainPro liner

Minimum Order
1 FCL (Full Container Load)

Shipping Terms
FOB Belawan / Lhokseumawe

Lead Time
14–21 days after order confirmation

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Processing Method

Giling Basah — The Process That Defines Gayo

Gayo Arabica’s unique character is inseparable from the Giling Basah (wet-hull) processing method. Unlike the washed or natural processes dominant in other Arabica origins, Giling Basah involves pulping the coffee cherry, fermenting briefly, then partially drying the parchment-covered bean to 30–35% moisture — before hulling the parchment while still wet.

This unconventional step exposes the soft, expanded bean directly to the drying environment. The result is a blue-green bean with a distinctive swollen appearance and a fundamentally different chemical profile: lower acidity, heavier body, and the earthy, herbal complexity that makes Gayo unmistakable in the cup.

For specialty roasters, Giling Basah Gayo is one of the few Arabica origins where the processing method is as much a part of the flavour story as the terroir. Understanding this — and communicating it to your customers — is a powerful point of differentiation for your brand.

Swarna Agro also offers Fully Washed Gayo Arabica for buyers who prefer a cleaner, brighter cup profile with higher acidity. Specify your preferred processing method at the time of inquiry.

Ideal Applications

Who Buys Gayo Arabica?

Certifications & Quality

Specialty-Grade. Fully Documented. Export-Ready.

Every shipment of Gayo Arabica from Swarna Agro is backed by complete quality documentation and available certifications to meet the requirements of regulated import markets worldwide.

SGS Lab Testing

Moisture, defect count, and screen size analysis. Cupping report available for every lot.

Export Documents

Phytosanitary, ICO certificate of origin, HACCP compliance, and bill of lading — all handled by our export team.

Organic & Fair Trade

Certified organic and Fair Trade lots available. Advance notice required — ask about current harvest availability.

Halal & Rainforest

Halal and Rainforest Alliance certifications available. Essential for Middle Eastern and ESG-conscious European markets.

How to Order

From Inquiry to FOB in 4 Steps

1. Inquiry

Contact us via WhatsApp or email. Specify grade, processing method (Giling Basah or Washed), certification requirements, volume, and destination port.

2. Sample

We dispatch a cupping sample by air freight within 5–7 business days. Green and roasted samples available.

3. Quote

Once samples are approved, we issue a formal pro-forma invoice with FOB/CNF pricing, lot specs, cupping score, and shipping timeline.

4. Shipment

Lot preparation, SGS testing, GrainPro packaging, and documentation handled end-to-end. FCL shipped from Belawan or Lhokseumawe.

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Explore Our Other Indonesian Coffee Origins

Looking for Robusta or other Arabica origins? We also supply Lampung Robusta Grade 1 & EK-1, Temanggung Fine Grade Robusta, Bajawa Flores Arabica, and Preanger West Java Arabica. View our full coffee range →

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