Sumatra Mandheling — Indonesia, North Sumatra, Lintong
Roasted

Sumatra Mandheling

Typica, Ateng · Wet-Hulled · Dark roast · 1100–1600m

earthycedartobaccodark chocolate
Bean type
Arabica
Caffeine
Standard
Best served
Hot
Availability
Common

Brew it with

French PressEspressoMoka PotCold Brew

Taste profile

Acidity1/5
Body5/5
Sweetness3/5
Bitterness4/5

In the cup

Aroma: Cedar, damp earth, spice

Aftertaste: Heavy, syrupy, savoury

Roast: Roasted dark to lean into earthiness.

Pairs with: Smoked meats, dark chocolate

The story

Giling basah — wet hulling — is unique to Sumatra and gives the coffee its famous low acidity and heavy, earthy body.

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