Sumatra - Danau Toba - 5 lb.

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Description

The Sumatra - Danau Toba is a heavy, syrup-sweet coffee. Pepper and pipe tobacco dance on the tongue with delectable hints of lime, banana, blackberry, and butterscotch.  Earth flavors resound through this marvelous coffee, creating a bold presence in both the taste and the aroma.

Awards

  • We have earned more 94+ ratings from CoffeeReview.com than any other roaster.
  • Food & Wine magazine listed us as one of the top ten boutique coffee roasters in the US.
  • We were identified as one of the world's ten best coffee roasters National Geographic's book "The 10 Best of Everything."

Accolades

"Lavishly sweet and deeply pungent aroma." --Rated 96 by CoffeeReview.com

  • Single Origin From: India and the Pacific (Sumatra)
  • Roast level: Medium
  • Type: Regular
  • SKU: 1-009-00106-2
  • Certifications: Awarded roaster
  • Usually ships within 1 business days
  • Transit time usually 2-4 days (ships from: MN)
Sumatra - Danau Toba

Reviews & Comments

Posted by Neal Thompson | Mon, 08/03/2009 - 20:16

I love my coffee thick, dark, and earthy. Most sumatra beans fit this bill but I was disappointed the moment I opened the package. The beans were a light brown shade and the aroma was anything other than earthy. There was more of a tangy citrus aroma instead. I ground some beans for my fresh press with the hope that the flavor would still translate to the Sumatra taste that I love but again I was disappointed. The coffee was acidic and immature at best. I am slowly finishing the pound, because of how much it cost, but I usually go through a one pound bag in a week. It has already been almost a month. I can't recommend this to someone that is looking for that chewy, smoky, earthy combination.

Posted by Nick Usborne | Mon, 07/27/2009 - 02:18

We ground the beans, brewed the grinds immediately and let the coffee cool for a few minutes.

What a wonderful coffee. It is very smooth and sweet, but filled with a rich range of undertones. This isn’t a coffee you brew to get a massive caffeine jolt first thing in the morning. It’s a coffee to savor and enjoy. Stop whatever else you are doing, close your eyes and just savor the aroma and taste.

There is a slight acidity there, not sharp, but enough to wake up your whole mouth. There is a sweetness there too. Maybe a touch of citrus.

After adding a touch of cream, we could imagine enjoying this coffee over and over again.

It’s rare to find a smooth and naturally sweet coffee that still delights with such a broad range of subtle aromas and flavors.