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sumatra – mandheling kuda mas ( r.t.o ), indonesia + sumatra coffee from the coffee roaster

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SUMATRA – Mandheling Kuda Mas ( R.T.O )

by the coffee roaster · sydney, australia

expect winey. this is sumatra – mandheling kuda mas ( r.t.o ), a washed indonesia + sumatra from the coffee roaster.

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the bean

origin
indonesia + sumatra
region
sumatra
process
washed
varietal
typica
status
in stock
mandheling kuda mas is a typica varietal coffee from sumatra, indonesia, processed using the washed method. washed processing tends to produce cleaner, brighter cups, and here it draws out a winey character that sits at the center of this coffee's profile. the mandheling designation points to a well-established growing region in sumatra known for full-bodied, earthy-leaning coffees, though the washed process here steers it in a fruitier direction. it works well in brew methods that highlight clarity and acidity, such as pour over or aeropress, where the winey quality can come through without being muted.

common questions

What does SUMATRA – Mandheling Kuda Mas ( R.T.O ) taste like?

the primary tasting note is winey, a characteristic that comes through as a fruit-forward, fermented-fruit quality in the cup. this is shaped by the washed process applied to the typica varietal.

How is SUMATRA – Mandheling Kuda Mas ( R.T.O ) grown and processed?

it is a typica varietal grown in the mandheling region of sumatra, indonesia, and processed using the washed method, where the fruit is removed before the beans are dried.

How should I brew SUMATRA – Mandheling Kuda Mas ( R.T.O )?

brew methods that promote clarity, such as pour over or aeropress, are well-suited to this washed coffee and will help the winey character come through cleanly. avoid very long steep times that might dull the fruit notes.

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