The destination this round is the Indonesian island of Sumatra with our latest single origin: Mandheling “The Elephant”. Taking its name from the Sumatran ethnic group, the bean is wet hulled and possesses an interesting character.

Hailing from the Northern Sumatran area of Aceh, the green beans have a variable visual finish and possess an almost blue-green quality. When roasted, the Mandheling appears lighter to the eye than the actual degree of roast, when compared to other coffees visually.

Sumatran coffees can be the most earthy, low-toned, and rustic of the Indonesian coffee-growing world and our Mandheling “The Elephant” is in line with these characteristics. Overall it is a complex, yet down to earth cup.

Look for:

• Low-acid, deep and complex flavour.
• Tends to be entirely sensed in the anterior regions of the palate.
• Heavy, syrupy body.
• Slight notes of sweet fruit
• Dark Chocolate undertone
• Short finish
• A brooding, bass-note experience