indonesia + sumatra coffee
by the crown: royal coffee lab & tasting room · san francisco, usa
this is sumatra kerinci premium robusta cherry – 38424-2 – grainpro bags – spot seaforth, an indonesia + sumatra from the crown: royal coffee lab & tasting room.
specific tasting notes have not been provided for this lot, but sumatran robusta is generally known for heavy body, low acidity, and earthy character. the cherry processing stage may contribute some fruit-forward sweetness to the green bean before roasting.
this coffee is grown in the kerinci region of sumatra, indonesia, and is designated as cherry, indicating it was handled or sold at the whole-fruit stage of processing. it is stored in grainpro bags, which reduce moisture and oxygen exposure to preserve green bean quality.
no specific roast level or brew recommendation has been supplied for this lot, but robusta coffees generally perform well in espresso or as a blending component where their dense body and higher caffeine content are an asset.
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