Only the best Sumatra coffee… Sumatra Lintong

Sumatra is regarded as one of the most noteworthy producers of coffee in the world as the cup characteristics and profiles are truly synonymous with the region.

Where is it from?

Sumatra coffee beans origin is Indonesia. Indonesia is comprised of over 17000 individual islands, of which only 8000 are inhabited. The majority of the population live on the island of Java, as the surrounding islands are made up of very diverse ecosystems including tropical jungles and volcanoes. 

Indonesia is situated on the Pacific Rim; located south of Thailand and North of Australia. Therefore, coffee growing in this area truly benefits from the climatic conditions created by being on the equator.

The coffee growing region of Lintong takes its name from its home in the district of Lintongnihuta, located in northwest Sumatra. This area lies southwest of Lake Toba, which is known for being one of the world’s deepest inland bodies of water.

The cultivation of Arabica coffee in this area is possible due to the Lintong region rising to a high plateau. This provides the necessary altitude required to grow speciality coffees.

Once grown the farmers use a very unique processing method, which results in the coffee being exceptionally full bodied with a very concentrated flavour. The traditional processing method that they use is called Giling Basah, which involves hulling the parchment off the bean at roughly 50 percent moisture content, versus the 10 to 12 percent moisture level that's common in most other regions.

Taste

Our single origin Sumatra coffee is best known for its earthy tones, with cedar and spice side notes. Sumatra Lintong differentiates itself from other Sumatran coffees, due to its clean mouthfeel and brighter acidity.

Ingredients

100% Arabica coffee; grown in the Lintong region of Sumatra.

Recommended preparation

We love this Indonesian coffee though a V60 filter, the process allows for the cup characteristics to really shine through.