Koperasi Permato Gayo has funded the development of various social and environmental projects started over the past decade, through the Fairtrade premium they receive for their coffee – this highlights the exceptional work that Fairtrade enables communities to do, and your direct effect by purchasing our speciality Sumatra.

The civil war in Indonesia has affected particular groups disproportionately and unfavourably, mostly women. Koperasi Permato Gayo has spearheaded the creation of women’s coffees for female headed households through gender equity programmes that help bridge the gap. Micro credit courses have also supported business investments outside their coffee income, providing a more economically stable and reliable source of income for coffee growing communities. Training programmes focussed on protecting the organic rich soil from farmers pollution and soil erosion are also key to Koperasi Permata Gayo’s sustainable longevity.

The cherries are handpicked, washed and dried, before being transported to the UK to be roasted, ground and packaged. After leaving our roastery, it then arrives at our storage depot within seven days, ready to be shipped immediately to customers.