Sumatra – Mutu Batak

Taste: Sumatra coffee is such a popular blender, it’s not often we source a bean that we DO NOT recommend blending.  This wet-hulled gem from our partners at Hacienda La Minita produces an aromatic and flavorful cup so packed with deep flavor we think its best enjoyed as a single origin.  The high cupping score, syrupy mouthfeel, pleasant and obvious herbal aroma, and intense earthy flavors make this Sumatra stand out from the pack.  This cup shines early in the morning, and also as an after-dinner complement to a rich dessert.

Roast: This is a softer bean, so you’ll get best results if you lower the temp a bit and extend the Maillard reaction (development phase) through 1st crack.  We think its best at Medium roast (City) to capture all the flavors, but it tastes nice and roasty at Medium Dark (Full City).  Beyond that and you’ll lose this bean’s best flavor.

About: Soil Type: Dark organic soil rich in organic material.

Ripe cherries are harvested each day, next they are depulped and allowed to ferment in buckets for 20-28 hours. After fermentation the cherries are washed and then hulled while the coffee is still wet. Once hulled it is placed out on the patios to dry to 17% moisture. Finally, the delicate beans are transported to our partner’s facility for screening, density separation and hand sorting for final export preparation.

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