Denim Coffee
Sumatra Mandheling

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

4.30(5)

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Roast Level: Medium Dark
Bean Source Country: Indonesia
Bean Source Region: North Sumatra
Varietal: Catimor, Caturra, Typica

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Traits: cedar bakers chocolate syrup green pepper

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4.30(5)

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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

    4.50 - Average

    5.00 - Aroma

    4.00 - Finish

    4.50 - Flavor

    4.50 - Acidity

    4.50 - Balance

    A Sumatran that wows off the bat with an incredible aroma on the grind - deep chocolate, earthiness, and spice. It drinks well as both espresso and filter, with chocolate, earthiness and spice. It gets close to actually being black pepper spicy but I'd say the prominent note is clove.

    In the espresso machine, it generates quite a nice crema and has pleasant mouthfeel.

    I would like just a touch complexity/acidity, but overall have to say this is pretty tasty.

    Cupping Method:I somehow ended up on the Denim website with a sampler to pay $2 for a $5 sampler. These offers usually result in getting some terrible coffee, but in this case that was not the result!

    Traits: chocolate earthy clove
    2 years ago · See more from Theo
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    Lori S

    25 roasts rated, avg score of 4.60

    5.00 - Average

    Really loved this one!

    Cupping Method:Latte

    2 years ago · See more from Lori
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    Victoria S-C

    830 roasts rated, avg score of 4.34

    4.00 - Average

    Good but I like others I had this week a bit more.
    2 years ago · See more from Victoria
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    Scott Greenaway

    175 roasts rated, avg score of 4.27

    4.00 - Average

    Had this as a coldbrew with cream, and it had a great chocolately smoothness with a bit of a kick, slightly spicy almost. I really enjoyed the lingering aftertaste, which was also just a bit spicy.

    Cupping Method:Coldbrew with cream

    2 years ago · See more from Scott
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    Emily Schadler

    93 roasts rated, avg score of 4.24

    4.00 - Average

    4.00 - Aroma

    4.00 - Finish

    4.00 - Flavor

    4.50 - Acidity

    4.00 - Balance

    Prepared as a cold brew, this was a treat! There was a nutty, sweet acidity, that highlighted an otherwise an even, full flavor.

    Cupping Method:cold brew

    2 years ago · See more from Emily

More Details

Roast Level: Medium Dark
Medium-dark or Vienna roast coffee features a deeper, richer flavor profile due to its longer roasting time. When selecting a Vienna roast, look for a lower acidity, bolder body, and flavors with dark chocolate, caramel, toasted nut notes, and mild smokiness.
Bean Source Country: Indonesia
Known for their earthy, full-bodied, and low-acid characteristics, Indonesian coffees from Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Java are unique due to their wet-hulling processing method. Beans like Mandheling, Lintong, and Toraja showcase the distinct flavors and bold profiles that attract coffee lovers worldwide.
Bean Source Region: North Sumatra

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