Greater Goods Roasting's Ribang Gayo Natural isn't your typical Sumatran coffee. A two-time Good Food Awards winner (2023 and 2025), this naturally processed coffee from Aceh Province breaks the mold with stunning clarity and vibrant fruit sweetness that challenges everything you thought you knew about Sumatra. Sourced through the Farmgate Initiative from Asman Arianto and the Ribang Gayo Musara Cooperative—a collective of 350+ smallholder farmers working at 1,500–1,700 meters above sea level—this coffee represents both exceptional quality and meaningful impact.
Tasting Notes
Expect a lively cup that opens with bright strawberry soda effervescence, followed by nostalgic banana candy sweetness and a smooth milk chocolate finish. The natural processing method—where handpicked cherries are sorted meticulously and dried on raised beds inside greenhouses—creates layers of complexity rarely found in traditional wet-hulled Sumatran coffees. The body is rich but elegant, with a gentle acidity that carries the fruit notes beautifully without overwhelming the palate. This is Sumatra reimagined: clean, sweet, and wonderfully expressive.
Brew Methods
This coffee shines across multiple brewing methods. As espresso, the banana candy sweetness becomes syrupy and dense, perfect for milk drinks where the chocolate notes come forward. Pour over methods like V60 or Chemex highlight the strawberry brightness and showcase the coffee's remarkable clarity—a revelation for those accustomed to earthier Sumatran profiles. French press amplifies the body while maintaining fruit complexity. We recommend starting with a medium grind and adjusting from there based on your preferred method.
About Greater Goods Roasting
Greater Goods Roasting in Austin, Texas, has built a reputation for sourcing exceptional coffees that prioritize both quality and community impact, with a focus on direct relationships and transparent sourcing practices.
Our coffee team at Clive can help dial in grinder settings for this award-winning lot and recommend equipment pairings that bring out its best characteristics, whether you're pulling shots or brewing by the cup.