From the Aceh area around Lake Tawar in Sumatra, Indonesia, this coffee grows in a region with high elevation and humid climate. Known for its thick, smooth, intensely full-bodied character with earthy notes and low acidity. One of the first coffees that helped launch the specialty coffee industry, sourced from Erna Knutsen, a pioneer in the specialty coffee movement.
Founded in 1986 by Oren Bloostein, Oren's Coffee pioneered specialty coffee in New York City as the original roaster championing direct sourcing and in store roasting before these practices became industry standards. The roasting facility in Jersey City operates with an ethos of uncompromising freshness through the Freshness 24 Guarantee, ensuring all beans are roasted within 24 hours before delivery. Oren's at Origin program emerged from a philosophy of traveling globally to purchase directly from farmers, building long term relationships rather than relying solely on brokers. This dedication to origin connection and craft earned Oren's the first ever Roaster's Choice Award from the Roaster's Guild of America.
