Messenger Coffee Company
Sumatra Hendra Carbonic Maceration

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Kansas City, Missouri

4.00(1)

Roast Level: Light
Bean Source Country: Indonesia
Bean Source Region: Sumatra
Varietal: Tim Tim, Gayo 1
Process: Carbonic Maceration

From the roaster: Loaded with fruity notes of plum jam and blood orange, balanced by lingering sweet notes of brown sugar and candied pecans.

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Traits: brown sugar blood orange candied pecan plum jam

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    Theodore (Ted) Chan, Managing Editor

    1106 roasts rated, avg score of 4.28

    4.00 - Average

    3.50 - Aroma

    4.50 - Finish

    4.00 - Flavor

    4.00 - Acidity

    4.50 - Balance

    I admit to not really knowing how to grade this one, it is so unique. Almost smells grapefruit and cocoa on the grind. It's buttery and has a bit of umami, but also has quite a bit of natural sweetness with plum/prune making a strong appearance mid-palate. That combo is almost off-putting when it's hot but it cools into a very interesting and complex experience.

    I'd say I think it is quite interesting overall but not something I'd really want to drink every day.

    Cupping Method:Tried in Chemex and Hario v60. Part of Messenger Hendra comparison set with 3 types of processing.

    Traits: molasses prune buttery umami
    1 year ago ยท See more from Theodore (Ted)

More Details

Roast Level: Light
Light roast coffee is a delicately roasted coffee that retains more of the beans' natural flavors and characteristics. Light-roasted coffees have bright acidity, complex fruit, and floral notes. Light roast coffee does not have less caffeine than darker roasts because caffeine levels remain stable during roasting.
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: Sumatra
Sumatran coffee, hailing from the Sunda Islands of Indonesia, is renowned for its distinct flavor profile and full-bodied richness. These beans are typically processed using a method known as wet-hulling, which imparts a unique earthy, spicy character to the coffee, often with notes of dark chocolate, cedar, and sometimes a hint of ripe fruit. The coffee is marked by its low acidity, which complements the robust flavors and contributes to a smooth, lingering finish. Sumatran coffee, with its bold, complex flavors and pronounced mouthfeel, offers a unique coffee-drinking experience that sets it apart on the global stage.

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