indonesia + sumatra coffee
(BEANS OF THE MONTH) Indonesia Sumatra Mandheling TP Grade 1 Washed
by dear deer coffee roasting bar ellerslie · auckland, new zealand
you'll taste winey before caramel. this is (beans of the month) indonesia sumatra mandheling tp grade 1 washed, a washed indonesia + sumatra from dear deer coffee roasting bar ellerslie.
wineycaramelmilk chocolatedark chocolatecocoabaking spicespicetobaccocedarearthyherbal
the bean
- origin
- indonesia + sumatra
- region
- sumatra
- process
- washed
- varietal
- typica
- status
- in stock
this is a washed typica from the mandheling growing region of sumatra, indonesia, roasted by dear deer coffee roasting bar in ellerslie. the washed process gives it more clarity than sumatran coffees typically show, letting the typica varietal express a winey, layered character alongside caramel, milk and dark chocolate, cocoa, and baking spice. earthy, herbal, cedar, and tobacco notes add depth without muddying the cup. it suits filter brewing, where the cleaner body from the washed process comes through well, though it will also hold up in a french press if you want more texture.
common questions
What does (BEANS OF THE MONTH) Indonesia Sumatra Mandheling TP Grade 1 Washed taste like?
it has a winey character supported by caramel, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and cocoa, with baking spice and tobacco running underneath. cedar, earthy, and herbal notes round out the profile, giving it a grounded, complex quality.
How is (BEANS OF THE MONTH) Indonesia Sumatra Mandheling TP Grade 1 Washed grown and processed?
it is a typica varietal grown in the mandheling region of sumatra, indonesia, and processed using the washed method, which separates it from the wet-hulled naturals more common to the region and results in a cleaner, more defined cup.
How should I brew (BEANS OF THE MONTH) Indonesia Sumatra Mandheling TP Grade 1 Washed?
filter methods such as pour over or drip will highlight the clarity the washed process brings, making the chocolate, spice, and winey notes more distinct. french press is also a reasonable option if you prefer a fuller, heavier body.
about dear deer coffee roasting bar ellerslie
...but somewhere along main highway, you stop looking for excuses to drive past dear deer coffee roasting bar. the regulars know what they've found here in ellerslie. this isn't some accident of location or timing. you walk into a place that roasts its own beans and actually cares about what that means. no shortcuts. no compromises that make business sense but taste like disappointment. the kind of coffee that makes you realize you've been settling for mediocre without knowing it. and here's the thing about roasting your own beans: it changes everything. the smell hits different when someone's paying attention to every stage of the process. when they're not buying pre-roasted from distributors and hoping for the best. ellerslie gets plenty of traffic heading north and south, but the people who stop here aren't just passing through. they're coming back. again and again. because good coffee creates its own gravity. especially that first flat white of the morning.
all coffee from dear deer coffee roasting bar ellerslieauckland, new zealand
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