Organic Sumatra Dark

Origin

• 🇮🇩 Indonesia· Aceh

Tasting notes

Character

• Comforting
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Tasting NotesTasting notesThe flavors a roaster perceives in the cup — 'jasmine, apricot, black tea'. Descriptive associations, not ingredients: nothing is added to the coffee.: Nutty, Spicy, Earthy Sumatra, the largest island in Western Indonesia has terroirTerroirBorrowed from wine: the way a place — soil, altitude, climate, even neighboring crops — expresses itself in the cup, independent of variety and process. well suited for growing coffee, including high mountains, volcanic soil, and tropical climate. Sourced from the Takengon region within the province of Aceh, this coffee is grown on small holder farms, less than a few acres, and is certified organic and Fair Trade. Coffee from Indonesia is recognized on a global level for its rich taste, heavy bodyBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method. and muted brightness attributed by a processing method unique to this area known as “wet-hulledWet-hulledIndonesian method (giling basah) where parchment is stripped while the seed is still wet, then dried bare. Gives the earthy, spicy, heavy-bodied profile classic to Sumatra.”. The coffee fruit is removed to expose the bean covered in pulp. The bean is transported to a processing mill where the remaining layer, known as parchment, is removed when the bean’s moisture level is extremely high, and then is completely dried exposed to the elements. Wet-hulled coffees intense flavor provides a unique experience for the adventurous coffee drinker. This coffee is certified Organic by the Montana Department of Agriculture and Fair Trade Certified ™ Also available as a Medium Roast .