Solok Regency is a West Sumatran highland regency whose arabica, grown around 1,400–1,600 m, tends toward bright, clean, berry-and-citrus cups.
Solok Regency is an inland regency of West Sumatra near Mount Talang and the twin lakes Diatas and Dibawah. Its specialty arabica is grown at roughly 1,400–1,600 m, with some lots up to about 1,900 m, mainly from Sigararutang and Kartika selections. Unlike most Sumatran coffee it is generally not wet-hulled: washed, honey and natural processing are used, driven largely by the Solok Radjo farmer cooperative. Exporter descriptions tend toward bright, clean, fruity cups with berry and cherry notes, citrus or orange acidity and a dark-chocolate base.
Field notes
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The Solok Radjo farmer cooperative, established around 2013, is credited with pushing the region toward washed and honey lots.
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A Solok Radjo lot cupped above 85 points and reached US buyers, which one exporter credits with putting the origin on the map.
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The Solok Radjo cooperative is based in Nagari Aia Dingin in Lembah Gumanti, at about 1,500 m.
In the cup, according to guides
- AcidityMoreExporter description: bright, clean cups with citrus or orange acidity, set against heavier, earthier northern Sumatran coffees.
- BerryOften notedBerry and cherry notes are typical in exporter descriptions, especially in natural lots.
Varietals
Sources · 3 Every sentence here was checked against a source we read. Taste notes are what guides describe, not promises about your bag. Last revised 2026-11-10. Some details here are less settled than others.
- Minang Solok Coffee: West Sumatra's Bright, Winey Answer to Earthy Sumatra · Indonesia Specialty Coffee (specialtycoffee.id)
- West Sumatra - Wikipedia · Wikipedia
- Solok Regency — Wikipedia · Wikipedia