Sumatran Dark Roast – FTO Mandheling

Koperasi Buana Mandiri – Sumatra, Indonesia

Tasting Notes: Cedar • Dark Cocoa • Earthy Sweetness • Cooked Cherry

Why You’ll Love It

This is the dark roast for people who love big, bold, earthy coffee. Our Sumatran Mandheling delivers deep cedar aromatics, rich dark cocoa, and subtle fruit-like sweetness wrapped in a heavy, velvety body. Low acidity, huge depth, and unbelievably smooth—this is everything a classic Sumatran should be.

Bold enough for dark-roast devotees. Smooth enough for everyday drinkers.

The Story

Finding the right dark roast matters. We wanted something rich, earthy, and unmistakably Sumatran, but still clean and enjoyable without bitterness. This Fair Trade Organic lot from Koperasi Buana Mandiri immediately stood out—layered, complex, and beautifully processed using the traditional Wet-Hulled (Giling Basah) method. This unique Indonesian technique enhances body and produces the signature earthy richness Sumatras are known for.

It’s big. It’s bold. It’s classic. And it anchors our dark roast lineup perfectly.

Brewing Recommendations

• French Press & Drip: emphasizes its earthy depth, heavy body, and rich cocoa notes
• Espresso: smoky, bold shots with cedar and dark chocolate
• Cold Brew: full-flavored, smooth, and naturally low-acid

Roast Level: Dark — deep, bold, low acidity, and full-bodied.

Origin Details

Cooperative: Koperasi Buana Mandiri (FTO certified)
Region: Sumatra, Indonesia
Process: Wet-Hulled (Giling Basah)
Varieties: Ateng, Bor Bor, Catimor, Timor
Elevation: 1,300–1,650 masl
Harvest: October – June

Grown by dedicated smallholder farmers committed to Fair Trade and organic practices, this coffee reflects generations of tradition. Wet-hulling, done during high humidity, creates its unmistakable earthy sweetness, dense body, and dark forest character.

A true taste of Sumatra in every cup.