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Unroasted - Sumatra Mandheling GR1

SUM-MAN1-0.5

$13.20

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About the bean

Every cup of Permata Gayo coffee expresses the distinctive character of the Gayo highlands while carrying a deeper narrative of recovery, solidarity, and enduring hope.

For years, this area was plagued by civil war, forcing many farmers to abandon their land and seek refuge in the nearby city of Medan. However, following a devastating tsunami that struck northern Sumatra in 2014—the worst of its kind in modern history—peace accords brought an end to a generation of violence, allowing many to return to their farms.

In 2006, fifty farmers from five villages in Aceh’s Bener Meriah district came together to form the Permata Gayo Cooperative, determined to revive their long-abandoned coffee farms. Their collective effort quickly grew the membership base and delivered organic certification in 2007, followed by Fair Trade certification from FLO-Cert in 2009. Today the cooperative manages the full coffee chain—from farm to final export—raising cup quality and guaranteeing complete traceability from the highlands of Aceh all the way to the roaster.

In the cup, we went for a Full City roast and alternated between French press and Americano. It’s becoming pretty apparent that we’re Americano addicts! Both this method and the V60 produced an intense coffee, heavy body, and creamy texture—hmmm! At a Full City roast, expect a dense and smoky profile with the Sumatra’s sweet brightness less pronounced. At a City profile, smooth and sweet moved to the fore with density intact and acidity ticking to medium.

Tobacco. Cedar. Dark Chocolate. Bright Acidity. Well Balanced. Clean Finish.

QUICK NOTES

REGION: Aceh
PRODUCER: Permata Gayo Cooperative
PROCESS: Semi-Washed, Wet-Hulled (aka Giling Basah)
DRYING: Sun-dried on patio
ALTITUDE: 1,100 - 1,600 masl.
VARIETAL: Ateng, Tim Tim, Typica
GRADE: 1
ROAST RECOMMENDATION: Full City or Vienna. For an explanation of our different roasts, see here: https://greenbeanery.ca/pages/roasting-chart.

Beyond the Bean

Sumatra’s Giling Basah wet-hulling method delivers an iconic flavour profile: spicy, earthy, bold bodied, and less acidic than most (which also results in a peculiar, albeit legendary porous blue-green appearance for raw beans). The country’s regional distinctions add layers of complexity, with the classic Mandheling serving up a rich chocolate-spice character.

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Unroasted - Sumatra Mandheling GR1

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