Kopi gayo

The coffee plantation which has been developed since 1908 thrives in Bener Meriah Regency, Central Aceh and a small part of the Gayo Lues area. The three regions that are located at an altitude of 1200 m above sea level have the largest coffee plantations in Indonesia, which is around 81,000 hectares. Each of the 42,000 hectares is in Bener Meriah Regency, the rest (39,000 hectares) in Central Aceh District. Gayo people work as coffee farmers with the dominance of Arabica varieties. The production of arabica coffee produced from the Gayo Land is the largest in Asia.

This coffee from the Tanah Gayo area of ​​Central Aceh has become one of the most widely consumed types of coffee and exported abroad. Gayo coffee has a unique characteristic with a distinctive aroma that is different from other coffees in Indonesia. Gayo Coffee produces most of the best types of Arabica coffee. The taste of Gayo coffee itself feels more bitter with low acidity. A very sharp aroma makes this type of coffee preferred. No wonder this coffee is the largest coffee producer in Asia. Although the taste is bitter, Gayo coffee gives a savory aroma to each gulp.