Sumatra Ketiara

Chocolately, smoky, big-bodied and earthy, this is the elephant of coffees, excellent on its own, especially if you like big, darker roasts, or as a base for some of our most delicious blends. The Ketiara Cooperative has been revolutionizing the coffee growing tradition of Indonesia since 2009. Its founder, Ibu Ramah, got her start in coffee as a local “cherry” collector—and today is one of Indonesia’s most respected coffee entrepreneurs. Her efforts to empower women and foster cross-generational mentoring in a male-dominated, largely conservative industry are legendary in the Sumatra. She stands out as a business pioneer and her coffees regularly rise above the rest on competitive cupping tables. Ketiara has been Fair Trade certified since 2012 and grown from 38 members to almost 2,000 since then—80% of whom are women. Smokey & aromatic like the earth in bloom, drink this dark roast to enjoy rich notes of dark chocolate, plum, and sweet herbs.