Indonesia

Sumatra and Java estates

Indonesia / Sumatra and Java estates

Sumatra Mandheling

Indonesia · Archipelago

DarkNatural$18.00

A bold, earthy Sumatra with cedar, dark chocolate, and low acidity. Heavy-bodied and intense.

Why this coffee works

This is the bold end of the catalog: low acidity, dark aromatics and a dense body.

Flavor notes

cedardark chocolatetobaccoearthy

Variety: Typica and Catimor
Producer: Sumatra smallholder groups
Process: Natural
Roast: Dark
Altitude: 1300 m · Island highland
Harvest: May to September

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Acidity

Very low

Body

Heavy

Sweetness

Dark molasses

Finish

Cedar and tobacco

Brew guide

Start with French press

Rest 5-24 days off roast

Ratio: 1:14
Grind: Coarse
Temp: 92 C
Time: 4:00

A full-immersion brew leans into the weight and earth-toned finish.

Buying note

Pairing and lot context

Lot: Wet-hulled style lot
Pair with: Dark chocolate or aged cheese
Best window: 5-24 days off roast

Preparation methods

Choose the equipment by the cup you want

French press

Heavy body, low acidity and comfort-focused cups.

Ratio: 1:14 to 1:15
Grind: Coarse
Time: 4:00
Water: 92-94 C

Equipment

French press, coarse grinder, timer, spoon

1Add all water at once and make sure the grounds are saturated.
2Steep for four minutes, then break the crust gently.
3Skim foam and floating grounds for a cleaner texture.
4Press slowly and decant immediately to avoid over-extraction.

Espresso

Dense sweetness, milk drinks and chocolate-forward coffees.

Ratio: 1:2 to 1:2.2
Grind: Fine
Time: 27-32 sec
Water: 91-93 C

Equipment

espresso machine, grinder, tamper, scale

1Grind fresh and distribute evenly before tamping.
2Start with a 1:2 yield, then adjust grind to hit the target time.
3Taste before changing dose; sour cups need finer grind or longer yield.
4Use slightly lower temperature for darker roasts.

Cold brew

Low-acid concentrate, chocolate notes and warm-weather service.

Ratio: 1:8 concentrate
Grind: Coarse
Time: 14-16 hr
Water: Room temp

Equipment

jar or cold brew maker, coarse grinder, filter, scale

1Combine coarse coffee and room-temperature water.
2Stir once, cover, and steep away from heat.
3Filter slowly; avoid squeezing fines through the filter.
4Serve diluted 1:1 or 1:2 with water, milk or ice.

Origin

Indonesia shapes this coffee

Indonesian archipelago

Sumatra and Java estates · -2.55, 118.01

Terrain

Island highlands with humid processing conditions and estate or smallholder lots.

Seed context

Typica-lineage and local selections often show body, spice and earthy depth.

Cup expectation

Expect cedar, cocoa, baking spice, tobacco or syrupy body depending on roast.

Brew context

French press, moka pot and espresso emphasize weight and spice.