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Sumatra Takengon Mandheling Wet-Hulled
Sumatra Takengon Mandheling Wet-Hulled
ORIGIN: Sumatra, Indonesia
This island country is located between the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Placed in the bean belt, which lies just south of the equator, with its volcanic soil, height and old growth forests, it is no wonder that Indonesia is among the world’s top 10 coffee producers. Coffee from this country is prized for its unique, unmistakable flavors that are warm, rich and nutty. One thing to note with Sumatran coffee though, is it will look slightly disheveled. This is because producers use a wet hulled process. Weird yet wonderful is something to keep in mind.
REGION: Aceh Province
The Takengon and Atu Lintang coffee region of Aceh province, lies on the island of Sumatra. Sumatra is the nation’s top coffee producing island. Aceh is in the northern Gayo region, and is largely (92+%) farmed by small land owners that are using traditional and natural methods of farming. Coffee from this region, is unique with its earthy flavors, and thick, creamy texture. A great choice for those who enjoy an uncomplicated coffee.
Producer: Jagong Mill
A family run mill that has full control over the processing and milling from start to final export. This allows the farm to avoid many issues such as difficult supply lines and costly time issues that can lower a coffees quality. Revenue from the mill is used to enhance more sustainable, social and environmental farming methods, such as paying higher wages, and investing in irrigation systems, water reservoirs and terrace upkeep. These beans have also been sourced from surrounding family-owned farms in the same region as well. This producer group is titled Ihtiyeri Keti Ara (IKA), which loosely means “working for sustenance” in the Gayo dialect. Jagong Mill is owned and produced by Mr. Irham Junus, son Andi and daughter Ina. The Junus family has a focus on meticulous ripe cherry selections, which is uncommon. They also have noted that their coffee is washed with a clean water source, since they use the traditional wet hulled process for their beans.
PROCESS: Wet hulled and dried in the sun.
ALTITUDE: 1,300 – 1,600 MASL
VARIETALS: Bourbon, Catimor and Typica
GRADE: 1
CUPPING SCORE: 84.5
CUPPING NOTES:
Flavour: Baker’s chocolate, tobacco, slight tropical fruit, spicy.
Acidity: Mellow
Body: Thick & creamy, rich.
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Been a while since I tried Sumatra, have had disappointing results.
Remember it fondly when I used to drink it at 2nd cup in Edmonton.
So tried again.
Pleasantly surprised at the smoothness and a tail end hint of perfume and chocolate, have not had that before. Always do City Roast so it has a nice Dark chocolate color. Other then that a nice light flavour.
I like to drinking the coffee a bit cooler so the taste come out.
I do recommend this coffee for a nice casual drink.
I knew I'd love the coffee because I've always loved Sumatran coffee... ever since I drank it in Aceh, over 30 years ago. It's exactly as I remembered.
I placed my order on a Tuesday and it got it here in Vancouver on Friday. This is my 4th order from Green Coffee, and they never disappoint. Thank you!
I really like this store
These beans are as ugly as I’ve seen and I was questioning my decision.
After roasting them on my Nano 7 using the V5 roast profile the still looking ugly
But
Wow they are amazing! Very rounded nice chocolate/nutty flavour and so smooth.
I strictly drink espresso straight no additives.
I do blend my beans after roasting
I chose these beans as the Paula New Guinea Kuta was out of stock, which is one of my favourite beans.
The wet hulled beans will gain a permanent spot in my arsenal from now on
Sumatra Takengon Mandheling Wet-Hulled