Gayo, in Sumatra, Indonesia is the region considered one of the largest Arabica coffee plantations in South East Asia. On our journey, we realized that not only does the land pass from generation to generation, but also the values, knowledge, tradition and taste for coffee do. The 1 acre of coffee plantation, that he has inherited from his parents, and which will pass to the next generation, is his only source of income.
Salzi has devoted his whole life to coffee, and he is the second generation of coffee growers. At the Gayo mountain area, within the Aceh region, we got to meet Salzi Pungkih and create another Direct Trade partnership. Our trip to exotic Indonesia has hold many beautiful surprises. The body is buttery with a long linger.Sumatra Gayo is the 16th limited edition coffee of our MICROFARM PROJECT®, which is available in our coffee shops for two months, and while stock lasts. "This coffee is assertive in flavor, I taste dark chocolate ice cream, port wine and caramel.
She says, “Traveling to origin and experiencing the beginning of the coffee journey has given me greater perspective for how many variables can impact flavor in the final cup.”Īlong with her on-point palate and killer coffee know-how, Aubrey brings creativity, sparkle and grace to everything she does, actively looking for opportunities to showcase the value of specialty coffee and address sustainability issues in the industry.
In the role of helping to maintain Dapper & Wise’s menu of diverse flavor profiles, roast levels and processing methods, Aubrey also visited coffee producing countries. She soon became Director of Wholesale at Dapper & Wise, where she regularly cupped at quality control cuppings with the team, hosted cuppings for the public and trained wholesale partners on proper coffee preparation. This involved tasting all the coffees they’d be serving that day, dialing in espresso or approve a drip recipe. Initially as a barista at the Portland, OR Insomnia Coffee and Dapper & Wise, her job was to stay on top of quality and help customers find coffees they were excited about. Not literally, of course, but since 2013, she’s been preparing and tasting coffee for a career. 6+ years experience as Coffee Taster, Wholesale Director, barista and Coffee Quality Director.Īubrey Mills is steeped in coffee.
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