This coffee is a true success story, for us, and for the people in and around Aceh Province, Sumatra.

Sumatra is one of the world's more exotic coffee destinations, peopled by folks of tremendous character... character they've demonstrated again and again by their enduring spirit and resourcefulness in the face of one calamitous natural disaster after another.

That character can be read in the coffee, as well, which is richly aromatic, lush, hefty, loamy and distinctly tropical. This cup is round and smooth in body and offers a hint of chocolate, dark fruit and citrus.

Notes on Origin
Beans from Sumatra have always been highly prized not only because of their full flavor, but also because of their distinct appearance. Sumatran coffee beans, when green, are often asymmetrical in shape and have a deep aquamarine tint. Beginning in the 18th Century when the popularity of Sumatran coffee rose significantly, the unique shape and hue helped European merchants recognize authentic Sumatran coffee beans.

However, Sumatran coffee's distinct appearance isn't the only factor contributing to the coffee's uniqueness. The unusual drying techniques employed by Sumatran coffee farmers also contribute to the coffee's distinctiveness. These techniques involve an extended period of the coffee bean's exposure to the pulp of the berry after the berry has been harvested—a process which is believed to produce deeper tones in the brewed coffee.

The KSU Arinagata coop grows 100 percent organic beans.

Tips on brewing great coffee
1) Use good water - filtered or spring. 2) Use two tablespoons ground coffee per 6 ounce cup. Adjust to taste. 3) Serve fresh. 4) Reseal bag tightly to remove air as much as possible and store in cool place.

Fair Trade & Organic Coffees
Organic and Fair Trade beans are selected for their exquisite flavor and for the care and attention given to the fragile, mountainous places where they are born. Fair Trade [certified by TransFairUSA] has established price guarantees which ensure that the small-scale farmers who grow and process these beans receive a fair price for their efforts. This enables farmers to care for themselves, their families, and their communities while reinvesting in the care and quality of their coffee. With the exception of Rain Forest Nut, Fair Trade coffees are organic [certified by QAI], and cultivated with natural gardening techniques like composting, and terracing. They are grown entirely without pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. They are also almost always “shade grown”—interspersed with other plants—to preserve vanishing wildlife habitat and discourage erosion.

More about Green Mountain
"Since 1981, we have been roasting the finest Arabica beans from coffee-growing communities around the world, creating award-winning blends that inspire and delight the senses. Our goal is to provide you with an extraordinary coffee experience that's environmentally sound, socially just, and undeniably delicious. Each day, we take steps along this path...and we invite you to join us on this journey. Even a simple decision, like which coffee you choose to enjoy each morning, can make a world of difference."