Sumatra “Cafe Femenino” – Kokowagayo Women’s Cooperative – Fair Trade Organic – Archived

Taste: Incredible is the only word to describe this lushly flavored offering from the Kokowagay Cooperative in Sumatra.  Dark and sultry cherry, chocolate and smoke flavors are easily identifiable in this complex and well balanced cup.  This Sumatra is rewarding on its own, but is absolutely superb when blended with a smooth Central American like Cafe Vida or a bright Mexican like the Cafe Femenino Chiapas.

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Roast: Roast this premium bean just into 2nd crack to allow its natural flavors to bloom.  Increasing the airflow slightly or lowering the temp a bit after dry end (when the beans just start to turn cinnamon brown) will intensify the flavors.

About: KOKOWAGAYO is the first all-women’s cooperative in Sumatra. While women carry key roles in coffee production, they are traditionally excluded from economic decision-making. A group of bold women formed this all-women’s cooperative to give economic power to female coffee growers. KOKOWAGAYO strives to increase the role and capacity of women in coffee farm and financial management. This group of business-oriented women are paving the way for redefinding gender norms in Sumatra.

With their Café Femenino premiums, they built a community center above their wet mill to allow for a safe space for women to congregate and learn new skills. Kokowagayo is conducting leadership and business training to improve, in their words, the skills and courage they need to be successful in entrepreneurship, financial management, and high quality coffee production.

Permata Gayo supports its sister cooperative with training and export services, guaranteeing consistent and exceptional quality. While the concept of an all-women’s cooperative in the region is innovative in the primarily Muslim Aceh region, it is a natural progression as girls receive equal education and women business leaders become increasingly prevalent.

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