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Sumatra Mandheling G1 Aceh

SKU SUMMAN

Flavor Profile

Cupping Notes
Cupping Notes: Chocolate, cedar, sweet tobacco, and spice, along with a mild acidity and creamy body.

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  • CategoryConventional
  • CountryIndonesia
  • Local RegionBatak Region of West-Central Sumatra, Aceh
  • ProcessWet Hulled
  • VarietyCatimor, Typica
  • Altitude (meters)1,100 - 1,500 masl
  • HarvestJune - December
  • Organic CertificationNo
  • Fair Trade CertifiedNo
  • Rainforest Alliance CertifiedNo
  • DecaffeinatedNo
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Description

raw green bean Green coffee is raw Roast prior to consumption

This shade-grown Sumatran coffee is a classic, so steeped in the history of this Indonesian island that the name itself is not of a region, but rather the result of a language barrier. Sumatra Mandheling is grown on the slopes of Mount Leuser, a volcano near the port of Pandang, in the Batak area of Aceh. It is home to one of the most ancient ecosystems in the world!

The flavor profile is vibrant and spicy, a heavy coffee reminiscent of the atmosphere on this tropical paradise. If you're looking for a Sumatran coffee that won't let you down, this is a go-to.

Cupping Notes: Chocolate, cedar, sweet tobacco, and spice, along with a mild acidity and creamy body.

Try before you stock up with a 1/2 pound sample!


Customer Reviews

Average Rating
February 24, 2008

Though I'm new to home-roasting, Mandehling has always been one of my favorite full-bodied coffees. The deep earthy flavor with slightly brighter fruit tones is excellent for a relaxing afternoon cup. I've found it best to "cure" this one for 2-3 days after roasting; I'm by no means an expert, but I feel more of the bright and flavorful overtones come through that way for a more balanced taste.

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January 24, 2022

I bought a sample size of this to see how it tastes. I roasted it on SR540 - first time, it came out so well - perfect coffee for me - dark, tasted fine - no bitterness etc - loved it - earmarked this as my #1 coffee bean for a long time. Second time brewing, same bean, same roaster, same settings came out very under-roasted - no idea what happened (I am new to roasting - still same qty, settings can't have such a vast quality difference), 3rd time, I did the roast with much longer time and came out ok....This is certainly a great bean....If there are any roasting experts here, pl guide me. My settings are mostly 0-3.30 - F6P9; 3.30 - 5.00 - F6P8; 5-6.30 - F6P7; 6.30-7.30 - F6P6; 7.30 onwards cool down. I did hear two stages of cracks - first one at around 4 minute and second at around 6.30 mts....

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August 21, 2018

I can't get enough of these flavorful quality exhilarating Sumatra Mandheling Grade 1 Coffee Beans! My wife and I, are loving the rich quality coffee bean flavor while too, experiencing a feeling of being uplifted, certainly the expected effect of how a real quality coffee bean should perform once consumed into one's body.... Now, I know the truth that is, The Coffee Bean Corral! No more fake ground up or tampered with so-called roasted coffee beans... Thusly, Folgers, Maxwell House, StarBucks, Dunkin Doughnut, or commercial branded coffee beans are not for me! The Coffee Bean Corral, sells real coffee beans! The quality, flavor, and content yet intact; the quality of the coffee beans provide both exhilaration and excellence! The company's service too, was excellent being that my order was both prepared and delivered promptly! I'm delighted regarding the outcome of this purchase and too, will return to further patronize this company's rich tasty coffee beans. Coffee Bean Corral, thanks for delivering a quality product expeditiously!

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January 12, 2022

One of my favorite "Daily Drivers" for a basic dark roast. I usually roast them to about 30 seconds into the 2nd crack on a FreshRoast 800 with extension tube. Give them a minimum of 48 hours to outgas. Dark, Earthy chocolate notes with low acidity and zero bitterness. Nice as a pour over or in a French Press. I haven't tried them as espresso yet.

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September 29, 2022

Superb! Roasted well past the second crack and cupped out in my Chemex! Nice body, smooth, full flavor Sumatra. I think I need a 10lb bag a month! : )

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October 1, 2021

Sumatran Mandheling is my favorite. Coffee Bean Corral offers great prices and quick service plus I like the burlap bag the beans are shipped in. Roasting the beans myself is a good way to save money and since I'm retired what else do I have to do?

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May 18, 2020

Roasted about 30 seconds into second crack, pretty dark. Perfect dark roast. Heavy body but smooth. One of our favorites.

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September 26, 2019

This was my first time roasting and I bought these beans along with the sample pack. These are great beans. I roast these are am getting better at roasting everyday. I have found that after roasting these and leaving them in a dark place for a couple days they taste better. I also bought the sample pack and am looking forward to trying those beans as well.

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September 5, 2019

I had for years been buying coffee beans from another distributor and now for the past couple years the beans they have sent me were either very low grade grade or a mix. Only because I have been roasting for years can I detect that. Anyway the beans from Coffee Corral have been spot on. After roasting my beans Specially the Sumatran beans I let the rest in a cool mainly dark area for three days minimum then grind and brew. Good beans Coffee Corral. Really appreciate it.

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February 17, 2024

I have been roasting and drinking a blend of Costa Rica (50%), Columbian (25%) and Ethiopian (25%) for a few years and love that. However, I tried of sample of this Sumatran recently and it may be my new daily coffee. For me it's so smooth, deep, rich and has chocolaty mouth feel when I add some cream. I roasted this on the darker side (into 2nd crack maybe 30 sec) in an SR800. Definitely recommended to try this out.

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January 8, 2024

Second-crack Mandheling -- THIS IS the coffee that punched my soul so hard 10 years ago, while 1C was...way too acidic for my taste. If you are looking for light roast fruity flavors, try something else. If you are craving some pick-me-ups, here you are!

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January 8, 2024

Second-crack Mandheling -- THIS IS the coffee that punched my soul so hard 10 years ago, while 1C was...way too acidic for my taste. If you are looking for light roast fruity flavors, try something else. If you are craving some pick-me-ups, here you are!

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June 4, 2023

Exactly what I wanted.

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May 11, 2023

I have roasted this coffee for years, loving the earthy (terroir) flavor and low acidity. I accidentally over roasted a recent batch (just to the point of oil showing on the beans after 1-2 days) that turned out to be delicious. When the cup cools, I could swear that there is dark chocolate and tobacco in the cup. I have gone from one clear favorite (Indian Monsooned Malabar) to now having several co-favorites. I order nearly all my green beans from Coffee Bean Corral as they have the best prices and an excellent selection. Some like their burlap bags, I prefer their green plastic bags.

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February 19, 2023

Very good coffee.

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February 3, 2023

Tastes very good, roasted into 2nd crack. It just came with way to many defected beans and a lot of debri in the bag.

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January 26, 2023

This has been my favorite Coffee for over 20 years. It seems to reach peek flavor about two days after roasting. I have tried other suppliers, and the coffee has definitely been lower grade with lots of chaff.

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January 19, 2023

It has taken me awhile to get the flavor you expect from Sumatra. High heat, fast drum speed and roast well into the second crack appears to be the magic formula for these beans. Definitely a bean you want to roast outside as it produces a lot of smoke. Tastes wonderful when you get it right.

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June 24, 2022

Vienna roast on this and its the cats meow! I'm not one for high fruit so this fits right in, think Guatemalan high altitude. Roasted on an SR800 since our pit is out of commission :-)

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February 20, 2022

Very nice! Roasted it in an SR540; brewed it with a Hario V60 and in a French Press. Both were lovely!

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September 4, 2021

Coffee Bean Corral had the best price I found. I like the heavy duty plastic resealable bags that they ship their coffee in. Ordering was a snap.

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August 13, 2021

Its the house coffee in our restaurant. customer's love it.

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May 13, 2021

Purchased before, I really like Sumatran...it always reminds me of how coffee should taste...no favoring.....just coffee.

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July 11, 2020

Going to keep it short....Excellent coffee...roasted correctly and french pressed.

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May 28, 2020

My wife loved it. I am not a big Sumatra fan. I will say the beans looked good though and they roast well. I will be purchasing this again in the future for the wife. Sorry I didnt give it a better review...I just am no fan of Sumatra and my wife doesn't do reviews.

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May 7, 2020

I haven't had the greatest of luck roasting Sumatra beans. These are good, but I think I need some additional practice. I've tried other lower grade Sumatran beans with less luck. Grade 1 has provided the best results for me.

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October 4, 2019

I had a difficult time getting these beans to roast evenly, however the earth and rose flavors come through clearly.

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September 5, 2019

I had for years been buying coffee beans from another distributor and now for the past couple years the beans they have sent me were either very low grade grade or a mix. Only because I have been roasting for years can I detect that. Anyway the beans from Coffee Corral have been spot on. After roasting my beans Specially the Sumatran beans I let the rest in a cool mainly dark area for three days minimum then grind and brew. Good beans Coffee Corral. Really appreciate it.

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August 28, 2019

This is a new favorite - I find it shines in both Chemex and French press when roasted just into the second crack. As other reviewers have noted, chocolate notes and low acidity make it one of my "standard" beans to keep around.

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September 25, 2018

I’ve had this as city + and full city + and it’s great at both levels of roast, either as pour over or French press. Full bodied, chocolate, almost sweet, low acidity, no harshness whatsoever. Very little chaff too, but it does tend to stick to the bean. Great coffee.

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January 15, 2007

Mmm. One of the first coffees I roasted to city+.Just a pleasure to drink.It was quite a hit with my friends they all ask for more Dave <

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March 24, 2022

Disappointingly bland

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January 20, 2021

It turned out to be what I expected. Definitely will be purchasing again

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January 1, 2021

I love Sumatran Mandehling and I love the fast service. Thank you so much for the great service and wonderful beans. You'll be hearing from me again.

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January 11, 2019

Very happy with the fast delivery and the quality of the product!

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November 17, 2018

We had never roasted coffee at home prior to buying your coffee. The first batch we did not roast long enough, but the second batch came out great. Watching the beans brown and the oils come out was almost as fun as the the taste of the 1st cup of rich flavorful coffee. We will surely be a repeT customer.

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March 7, 2019

I have to rate these beans 3-Stars only because I haven't found the right roasting profile. I'm sure if I could get that down they would be fabulous. This particular bean ( for me anyway ) seems to reach 1C very quickly and then takes quite a while to hit 2C and I believe the 'stall' is what is wrecking my roast. The service from the Corral is always excellent, and I will continue to buy beans of various varieties from the Corral.

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December 11, 2017

Excellent

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April 4, 2020

I haven't had a chance to roast any of the Sumatra but the beans look good and it was delivered in only a few days. Good price and good service.

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