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 Ribang Gayo 

        white grape (33%)     green apple (33%)     plum (17%)     cane sugar (17%)       

Ribang Gayo
===========

By [Máquina Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/53-maquina-coffee-roasters)

 Tasted by [ ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) 

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 2

total cuppings

Origin

  Country  [Indonesia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/indonesia)  

 Region North Sumatra 

 Source Asman Arianto 

Processing

  Species Arabica 

Timeline

1. &amp;ZeroWidthSpace;

     First noted by [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)

     Aug 18, 2025
2. &amp;ZeroWidthSpace;

     2 total cuppings
3. &amp;ZeroWidthSpace;

     Most recent cupping by [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)

     Dec 14, 2025

Flavors people are tasting

 [white grape](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/122)  

  33%  

 [green apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/116)  

  33%  

 [plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10)  

  17%  

 [cane sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/29)  

  17%  

Recent Cuppings

###  [ Cupped by @rbrigleb ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/154-ribang-gayo-by-rbrigleb) 

    Cupped On  Dec 14, 2025    Roaster   [Máquina Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/53-maquina-coffee-roasters)     Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)     

 ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) 

 An exceptional Sumatra, for sure.

 [ white grape](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/122 "The light, pale color represents the delicate, light-bodied nature of the white grape flavor, which is often found in lightly roasted, bright and refreshing specialty coffees.") [ green apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/116 "The light green color #90EE90 represents the fresh, lively character of the green apple flavor, evoking the vibrant hue of the fruit.") [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "Plum is a deep, rich flavor that can evoke notes of sweetness, tartness, and subtle complexity in specialty coffee. The deep purple hue of this color reflects the depth and richness of the plum flavor profile.") 

###  [ Cupped by @rbrigleb ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/72-ribang-gayo-2025-08-18) 

    Cupped On  Aug 18, 2025    Since Roast  11 days    Roaster   [Máquina Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/53-maquina-coffee-roasters)     Brew Method  [ Stagg ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=16)    Brew Recipe  [ Ray’s Basic Stagg for Two ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes/8-rays-basic-stagg-for-two "Ray’s Basic Stagg for Two")     

 ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) 

 [ cane sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/29 "Cane sugar is a warm, sweet flavor that can often be detected in specialty coffee, providing a caramelized and almost honey-like taste experience.") [ white grape](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/122 "The light, pale color represents the delicate, light-bodied nature of the white grape flavor, which is often found in lightly roasted, bright and refreshing specialty coffees.") [ green apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/116 "The light green color #90EE90 represents the fresh, lively character of the green apple flavor, evoking the vibrant hue of the fruit.") 

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