"The dry aroma reveals blackcurrant and raisin, rounded out by a gentle honey sweetness. On the palate, juicy blackcurrant leads with a lively sweet-tart character, followed by rich raisin and soft honey notes. The sweetness carries through a smooth, rounded cup, lingering into a clean, delicate finish."
Kenawat Mosto comes from Kampung Kenawat in the Gayo highlands of Aceh, Sumatra. Coffee cultivation forms an important part of village life, connecting smallholder farms with local processing operations. Producers in this area work with several Arabica varieties and a range of post-harvest methods. This selection presents that regional background through a washed preparation.
Grown between 1,200 and 1,600 metres above sea level, the coffee develops in Gayo’s humid tropical highlands. Cloud cover and substantial rainfall influence both cultivation and drying. These conditions make careful management after harvest particularly important. The landscape connects mountain agriculture with the practical demands of preparing coffee in a wet climate.
The variety mix comprises Typica, AB, Catimor and Hibrida de Timor. Typica represents an established Arabica lineage with a long history in Indonesian coffee cultivation. Catimor and Hibrida de Timor reflect the role of hybrid material in the region’s agricultural development. Together, these plantings illustrate the varied genetic background found across Gayo’s coffee farms.
Washed preparation removes the cherry’s skin and pulp before the remaining mucilage is cleared from the parchment. The coffee is subsequently dried before milling and final preparation. Managing moisture reduction is an important part of this sequence, particularly in Gayo’s cloudy conditions. Each stage contributes to the consistency of the finished green coffee.
This espresso selection brings together Kampung Kenawat’s growing environment, mixed varieties and washed processing. It sits within a regional coffee culture shaped by both established practices and continued processing development. Keeping its origin and preparation clearly identified connects the finished product with that agricultural context. Kenawat Mosto offers a distinct Indonesian origin within the espresso range.
Variety : Typica, AB, Catimor, Hibrida de Timor
Altitude : 1,200–1,600 masl
Process : Washed
Origin : Kampung Kenawat, Gayo, Aceh