Sumatra Mandheling is known for its very heavy, almost syrupy body and its
low acidity. This combination makes for a smooth, velvety, yet pronounced cup
of coffee. Powerful aroma. Direct and sturdy with nutty flavor.
Our current lot is Gayo Mountain Fair Trade & Organic. The factory, where the beans are
processed, is located in Takengon, Sumatra, Indonesia; it is the only one of
its kind in North Sumatra producing high quality washed and unwashed coffee.
This coffee is organically certified by SKAL to bring Organic Sumatra Arabica
to market; it is certified Fair Trade..
Farms range from one to four acres in size and are inter-planted with fruits
and vegetables, allowing farmers to be more self sufficient in times of volatility.
Farmers are also able to deliver their beans directly to the factory, cutting
out middlemen, therefore providing them higher prices for their valuable product,
and direct access to export markets. The beans are grown at elevations ranging
from 3,200 to 6,000 feet. Most fertilization is done with organic matter because
of the high cost of imported fertilizers. This grade 1 Sumatra Mandheling is
double picked.
This world-class coffee is grown in the Malay
Archipelago of Indonesia near the city of Padang,
and it is prepared there by the natural method that
employs unchecked fermentation. Cup characteristics:
Earthy, nutty, smooth on the palate. Sturdy, pronounced but not overbearing
body.
Roasting notes: C+ to FC are good levels for Sumatra, though it is also highly prized when roasting darker. You will find different taste characteristics at each point: At C+ sweeter, nuttier flavors, less mouthfeel; at FC mouthfeel intensifies and reveals the earthy character; as the coffee roasts longer and caramelizes the body remains with added bittersweet characteristics.
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1 | $6.23 |
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2-4 | $5.92 |
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5-19 | $5.61 |
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20+ | $4.98 |
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