We sample exhaustively for every lot we select, looking for the most exceptional body and sweet herbal nuances to coax out with our signature Peet's roast. Along the way, they become fully dry in stages-acquiring their characteristic Sumatran earthiness and complexity.īecause each lot might include the beans of 100 different farmers, great Sumatra relies on strong relationships and sharp tasting skills. Collectors purchase and hull the coffee while still moist and dark grayish-green, removing the parchment shells and allowing the beans to sun-dry only briefly before delivering them to the port of Medan. It comes from the backyards and garden plots of small landholders, who often have only a few trees and process beans by hand, using the semi-washed method, that could be the secret to this coffee's unconstrained flavor and hefty, syrup-like body.Ĭherries are pulped on the farm with a hand-cranked mill, and the seeds hand washed in a basket.

The local pickup location is 275 Lauschtown Rd, Denver, PA 17517.Sumatra, perhaps the quintessential Indonesian coffee, doesn't grow on estates or big farms. Choose the shipping option to have your order shipped on Monday, May 8, or choose the local pickup option to pick up you order between Monday and Wednesday, May 8-10. We recommend buying whole bean coffee as the flavor of coffee is best preserved in the whole bean state. It has a smoother taste and is a customer favorite. If you are new to specialty coffee, you may want to try our Colombian first. We preserve these flavors and characteristics through our roasting techniques, product care, and freshness guarantee.ĭue to the earthy tones of Sumatran coffee, it has a distinct flavor that does not appeal to everyone. This process is responsible for many of the flavor characteristics for which Sumatran coffee is known. Many Sumatran producers use a process called wet-hulling to speed up the time it takes to dry the coffee beans in the humid climate. Sumatra is known for producing coffees with rich, earthy, and herbaceous characteristics. Our freshly roasted Sumatran Harimau Tiger coffee captures the classic characteristics of a Sumatran coffee while also offering a cleaner, sweeter profile and higher cup quality than a standard Mandheling. Tasting notes: Tart acidity, smooth and savory with cocoa, clove and citrus pith.

Sumatra coffee beans