sumatra mandheling grd 1 dp

This coffee comes to us from this beautiful island of Indonesia, which is located in the Indian Sea.  Located in the Balak region of Indonesia, which produces 65 percent of the coffee.  This region is surround by two lakes, Lake Toba and Lake Takennon in the northern end of Sumatra.  The name Mandheling is an Indian name used to describe coffees that come from this region.  The coffee is grown at an altitude of 2,500 feet above sea level.  The soil is volcanic and the coffee is harvested between the months of September and April.  This is a semi-washed coffee; it is put out on patios to dry or in drums fueled by wood and parchment.  The beans are a uniform jade green color.   The coffee is exported between the months of October and June.   This origin is most noted for its full body, low acidity and a nice aroma it provides.

In the cup:

One of the world’s most full bodied coffees. High grown Indonesian coffee, very rich with low acidity. Imparts such flavors as vanilla or chocolate, like some red wines.

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