BEST SUMATRA COFFEE

Introduction to Sumatra Coffee

Indonesia is one of the world's largest coffee-producing countries. So it might be no surprise that you may have heard about their distinctively flavorful yet smooth coffee. Coffee Sumatra, one of Indonesia's most popular coffee-producing regions, has a reputation for being earthy and dark - just like what many people enjoy in their mornings.

The Sumatran coffees are universally loved. Sumatran coffees are known for their sweet, smooth body that is balanced and intense. This type has a spice note that only makes it stand out more and gives it a uniquely different taste. Ninety percent of all coffee beans from Sumatra come from small farmers who farm on about two acres each.

First, Coffee Seedlings failed due to flooding in Batavia. The second Shipment of Coffee Seedlings was sent in 1699 with Hendrik Zwaardecroon. Coffee Plants grew, and the first Sumatran coffee bean exports were sent to Europe by the Dutch East India Company, known by its Dutch initials VOC (Verenigde-Indische Company). Indonesian coffee beans dominated the world's coffee market within a few years.

Sumatran coffee beans have a striking emerald green exterior with an appearance akin to jade due to the traditional wet hulling treatment. The natural process also leads to a rich and bold taste, embellished with herbal undertones - even going so far as to leave a spicy aftertaste on the tongue.

Buying Tips For Best Sumatra Coffee

Buy whole beans at once to ensure you get freshly roasted beans. Coffees sold off-the-shelf usually sit around for weeks or months, which makes them less flavorful than a fresh roast from the store. For example, Coffee in Sumatra has a distinct taste when roasted before you buy them.

Coffees grown at high altitudes in Sumatra will produce the most flavorsome beans when cultivated at an elevation of 1,350m or higher. Slowing down this harvesting process will give the plants more time to enrich the coffee beans with nutrients and minerals, resulting in a richer taste.

Bird-Friendly and Shade-Grown certifications also help slow down the growth process, minimize plant metabolism, and develop the best qualities of coffee beans.

Roasting Tips For Best Sumatra Coffee

Wet-hulled coffees require slightly more time for roasting. They tend to have about 1% less water content than the average bean, requiring them to be heated up a tad earlier during the process.

Use a dark roast; It adds sweetness to the earthy flavor notes and brings out the raw chocolate flavors of the beans. A Light roast has herbal complexity and earthy notes that the Sumatran coffee is famous for. A Dark roast adds sweetness to its earthy notes and brings out the natural chocolate flavors of the beans.

Whether or not you are a fan of coffee from the forest floor, it's worth trying some authentic Sumatra Coffee beans at least once.

Brewing Tips For Best Sumatra Coffee

The unique flavor of Sumatran coffee paired well with espresso, much like how some Chinese coffees do. Yet when making a perfect espresso shot from wet-processed beans, it can be challenging to get the best flavors out. Practice makes perfect, after all, so don't give up.

Keep your temperature low so you don't add weight to an already overbearing body. Don't let the hot water boil too long, and make sure all flavors are well-balanced - highlighting the strength of this drink. You can also use an Aeropress or a stovetop espresso maker. These coffee makers take some time to get used to, but it's effortless once you learn how they work.

Set your grinder to coarse, and use our French Press cold brewing method for a lighter yet flavorful cup. Cold brew allows flavors to develop but is much less acidic than other types of coffee, so its texture is ultra-smooth. This coffee may be preferable for sensitive people or have digestive issues because it has less acidity. In addition, the antioxidants in cold brewed coffee can strengthen the body against diseases while boosting energy levels.

Summing Up On Sumatra Coffee

Starbucks is a major purchaser of the Sumatran bean, offering two varieties: regular and aged. The aging process gives a spicy note that only adds to the unique flavors of this bean. More than 90% of coffee beans in Sumatra are grown by smallholder farmers on one-hectare (about 2.5 acres) farms—many times smaller than what we see in other parts of the world. It's often used as part of a blend due to its flavor and low acidity; you might find it alongside South American beans, which typically have bright acidity to fill out the flavor profile many blends need.