Java City
Sumatra Mandheling
Roaster Location: | Sacramento, California |
Roast Level: | Medium-Dark |
Agtron: | 43/46 |
Review Date: | April 1997 |
Aroma: | 8 |
Acidity: | 6 |
Body: | 8 |
Flavor: | 7 |
Blind Assessment
A model Mandheling: Low-toned, heavy-bodied, balanced, mouth-filling. Some carbon, but buffered by depth and richness. Enough acidity makes it through the roast to keep the deep bottom of the coffee from sagging into boredom.
Notes
A model Mandheling: low-toned, heavy-bodied, balanced, mouth-filling. Mandheling is a market name for the classic coffees of north-central Sumatra, admired for their depth and body.
Who Should Drink It
People who like wicker furniture, thick books and leisurely meals. A good French press coffee, and makes an espresso sharp enough for a Seattle latte but smooth enough to drink straight.
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This review originally appeared in the April, 1997 tasting report: The Dark-Roast Controversy