Sumatra Lintong Raja Batak: A Premium Coffee Selection
The Sumatra Lintong Raja Batak coffee originates from select producers near Lintongnihuta in Northern Sumatra Province. This region sits on the southern shores of Lake Toba, the world's largest volcanic lake. The volcanic soil creates exceptional coffee-growing conditions. The Lintong Nihuta plateau ranges from 1,000-1,300 meters in elevation.
Small-scale farmers with 2-4 hectare plantations (roughly 1000 trees per hectare) produce this exceptional coffee. Each farmer handles growing, harvesting, and initial processing. After de-pulping, the coffee ferments overnight and is washed the next day. Farmers briefly dry the parchment to remove surface moisture before delivering it to the production facility.
Upon arrival, each batch undergoes a rigorous inspection. Only coffee meeting the highest standards is purchased and placed in greenhouses for drying to approximately 40% moisture. After hulling, the coffee returns to greenhouses for further drying until reaching 12-13% moisture content.
The coffee then travels to a warehouse for another round of inspection and grading, followed by a two-month resting period. Final processing includes selecting out the peaberries, hand-sorting, and preparing for export.
Raja Batak is a premium Peaberry selection and is very limited in its availability.
Cupping Notes: A brisk acidity, heavy body, and sweet and clean with notes of pipe tobacco and cedar and a long, rich finish.
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