This coffee comes from a small mill in the Pegasing district of Takengon, Aceh, Sumatra. It is a washed (wet-processed) coffee, with the region’s characteristic wet-hulling process (Giling Basah). Flavor notes highlighted include bright candied lemon, caramel sweetness, and a bold black tea finish, contributing to a robust, malty profile.
Origin
Aceh (Indonesia)
Flavor Notes
Caramelized, Black Tea, Candied Lemon, Creamy Sweetness
Cat and Cloud was founded in 2016 in Santa Cruz, California by Jared Truby, Chris Baca, and Charles Jack all former barista champions and coffee competition veterans. The roastery runs a Loring S15 Falcon. The company is built around what the founders call a Making People Happy philosophy, placing hospitality at the centre of everything from café service to wholesale relationships. Three Santa Cruz locations serve the retail side, and a popular podcast launched in 2017 covers coffee, hospitality, and the culture around both. Sourcing focuses on relationship coffees and farmer partnerships through direct trade.
