
indonesia + sumatra coffee
by ditta artigianale riva d'arno · florence, italy
expect cocoa. this is indonesia - asman gayo, an indonesia + sumatra from ditta artigianale riva d'arno.
the primary tasting note is cocoa, which is typical of wet-hulled sumatran coffees, expect a low-acid, full-bodied cup with an earthy, chocolatey character.
it is grown in the gayo region of sumatra, indonesia, an area known for small-holder coffee farming at altitude, sumatran coffees like this are commonly processed using wet-hulling, which contributes to the dense body and muted acidity.
french press or moka pot suit this coffee well, as both methods highlight its body and cocoa depth. if brewing espresso, a shorter, more concentrated pull will keep the chocolate notes front and centre.
florence's coffee culture runs deeper than tourist guidebooks suggest. locals have their spots, their routines, their unspoken standards for what makes an espresso worth the walk. ditta artigianale riva d'arno sits along lungarno soderini, where the morning crowd knows exactly what they want before they order. this isn't about recreating milan's coffee scene or chasing rome's espresso traditions. the roastery builds its reputation on beans they select and roast themselves, which means your morning shot reflects decisions made right here in florence. well regarded among locals who've tried everything else the city offers. you'll notice the difference in how seriously they take the roasting process. each batch gets attention that bigger operations can't match when they're supplying dozens of locations. the result sits in your cup: coffee that tastes like someone actually cared about where those beans came from and how they ended up in front of you this tuesday morning.
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