PERMATA GAYO
Origin - Sumatra
DRY FIG, GRAPEFRUIT, and WALNUT - Wet-Hulled
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Social Impact
As a social enterprise, our primary mission is to help reduce homelessness in the UK through training and employment within speciality coffee.
65% of the profits we generate are reinvested into our barista training programme.
Whether that's assisting our head roaster at our roastery or working in one of our cafes as a barista, we're committed to supporting our trainees from training to employment.
Sustainability
We've made a commitment to plant a tree for every 1kg bag of coffee that we sell, through our partnership with the Eden Reforestation Project.
Whether you are a wholesale customer or simply buying a bag online, you can now enjoy your coffee knowing not only is it responsibly sourced, it is also helping the planet.
Sourcing Quality Coffee
We ensure the coffees we serve are as fresh and seasonal as possible to showcase the wonderful diversity of flavours and aromas found in different coffees around the world.
We also have a strong focus on quality. Higher quality means a better price for the farmer, so it is very important that we continue to work with the producers that consistently supply us with high scoring coffees. This helps them secure a higher price which is often 4 - 5 times higher than the Fairtrade minimum.
Deep in the Gayo Highlands of Central Aceh, northern Sumatra, lies one of Indonesia’s most rural coffee-growing regions. This high plateau is home to Bener Meriah Regency, once part of Central Aceh until 2003.
Permata Gayo Cooperative was founded in 2006, following the devastating Aceh conflict that ended in 2004. Despite the challenges, farmers rebuilt their coffee farms, growing from 468 members in 2007 to over 2,125 today. Their dedication has earned them Rainforest Alliance, Organic, and Fairtrade certifications.
Beyond coffee, Permata Gayo takes pride in its cultural heritage, particularly the traditional Saman dance of the Aceh province. With community support, they were able to purchase costumes—previously rented at $200 per day—helping preserve this tradition for future generations.
The cooperative’s reach spans 39 villages in Bener Meriah, representing 20% of Aceh’s coffee farmers. Their meticulous wet-hulled (Giling Basah) processing results in the rich, complex flavors found in their coffee.
Country
IndonesiaSumatra
Region
Bener Meriah Province
Producer
Permata Gayo Association
Variety
Timtim, Bourbon, Ateng
Process
Wet-Hulled
Coffee With Impact
Here at Old Spike, we aren't your average coffee company.
As a proud social enterprise, we've been dedicated to having a positive impact on the world through specialty coffee. When you choose Old Spike, you're not just getting an exceptional cup of coffee. 65% of our profits are re-invested into our barista training and employment programme, providing valuable opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness to reintegrate back into the workforce.
To date, we have supported over 250 people back into employment with the support of our customers. Wether you are buying a bag of coffee online or you are one of our amazing wholesale partners - you are doing your part to help people that need it most.