First Colony Coffee & Tea
Sumatra Mandheling
Roaster Location: | Norfolk, Virginia |
Roast Level: | Medium |
Agtron: | 47/63 |
Review Date: | March 1998 |
Aroma: | 8 |
Acidity: | 7 |
Body: | 7 |
Flavor: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Not entirely typical for a Sumatra, but something of a revelation: an almost Latin-American brightness up front before the deep Sumatra tones prevail, pulling us down into a broad, deep, sweet vanilla-tinged center. An amazing range, from the fleeting floral top notes to a pungently rich bottom, plus a long, satisfying development that carries straight through to the vanilla memories in the aftertaste.
Notes
Not entirely typical for a Sumatra, but a revelation: an almost Latin-American brightness up front before the deep Sumatra tones prevail through a broad, deep, sweet vanilla-tinged center. Amazing range. Processed by traditional Sumatra methods.
Who Should Drink It
Lovers of the great Latin-American coffees who want to diversify. Although the acidity here is not nearly as powerful as in a good Guatemala or Costa Rica, there is enough to elevate and stretch the deep Sumatra profile.
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This review originally appeared in the March, 1998 tasting report: Sumatra Coffees