Fruity, full-bodied lots from highland Aceh and North Sumatra, graded and documented for export.
Our Sumatran lots come from established smallholder networks in the highlands of Aceh and North Sumatra. They are prized for a brighter, fruit-leaning profile with full body that holds up in single-origin bars and flavour-forward blends, and every container ships with the same cut-test results and export documentation as our flagship origins.
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What Sumatra beans taste like
Highland Sumatran cocoa develops a fruity, full-bodied profile with red-fruit notes and firm cocoa impact that survives roasting, blending, and high-cocoa formulations. It is a favourite of bean-to-bar makers and couverture producers who want an Indonesian origin with more expressive character than a neutral base bean.
How we source in Sumatra
We work with established smallholder collection networks in Aceh and North Sumatra's cocoa highlands, applying the same intake standards we use at home in Sulawesi: every lot is moisture-tested and cut-tested before it is accepted, and rejected deliveries never enter our export stream. That discipline is what keeps container-to-container variation low.
Buying Sumatra beans from us
Sumatra lots are consolidated and shipped with full export paperwork, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, fumigation record, and packing list. Share your specification and destination port and we will quote current pricing, lead time, and incoterms, with pre-shipment samples available on request.
Frequently asked questions
Ordering, samples, shipping, and payment, answered by our export desk.
What is your minimum order quantity?
For fermented grades the minimum is one 20 ft container (about 13 MT). For unfermented Sulawesi and Java beans we can arrange partial loads from 5 MT, and LCL trial lots are available for qualified first-time buyers, subject to consolidation schedules.
Do you provide samples before ordering?
Yes. We courier 500 g – 2 kg samples of current lots, including cut-test photos and moisture readings. Sample costs are credited against your first order.
Which ports and incoterms do you work with?
We ship from Makassar and Surabaya under FOB, CFR, or CIF terms to most major ports. Every shipment includes phytosanitary certificate, fumigation certificate, certificate of origin, and full loading documentation.
What payment terms do you accept?
Standard terms are 30% advance with order confirmation and 70% against copy of bill of lading. Irrevocable LC at sight is accepted for established buyers and larger contracts.
Which certifications can you supply?
Selected lots carry Rainforest Alliance, Organic, Fairtrade, and Halal (BPJPH) certification. Our Makassar processing and export warehousing facility operates under ISO 22000 and HACCP. Certification availability is listed on each product page.
Can you provide third-party inspection and laboratory COAs?
Yes. We can arrange SGS or equivalent pre-shipment inspection at the loading port, and ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory certificates covering moisture, bean count, cut-test appearance, and microbiology on request. Inspection costs are quoted separately and agreed before booking.
Can you run a custom fermentation programme?
Yes, for wholesale buyers. We box-ferment against a written protocol (day count, turning schedule, target cut-test, drying moisture) booked on a named cooperative harvest, starting at one 20 ft container (about 13 MT). Trial containers are available before a season contract. This is a container programme, not single-bag or micro-lot supply.
Do you offer OEM or private-label packing?
Yes. On recurring wholesale contracts we stencil buyer marks, print custom lot codes, and issue packing lists to your bag-mark requirements while keeping our legal entity on the commercial invoice unless otherwise agreed. Minimums stay at our standard wholesale floors. Send artwork and language requirements with your quote request; programme details are on the services page.
Let’s get a sample in your hands.
Tell us your volume and profile, we’ll ship a graded sample within the week, freight on us.