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Organic Sumatran Green Coffee (Unroasted)

Product image 1Organic Sumatran Green Coffee (Unroasted)
Product image 2A farmer holding two coffee plant seedlings in front of a forest
Product image 3Sumatran Green Beans - 5 pound bag
Product image 4A smiling farmer showing off some of his coffee cherries

Regular price $7.00

Cupping Notes: Low acidity. Full body. Earthy. Herbal.
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[Region] Takengon, Sumatra

[Cooperative] KGLA

[Partners Since] 2020

[Altitude] 1450-1600m

[Varietal] Bourbon, Catimor, S-228, Linie-S

[Processing Method] Wet-hulled

Light or dark, this coffee has full body and low acidity.


*Please note: Sumatran coffee contains more defects than other origins. While present, they still meet the criteria of Grade 1 Sumatran coffee (each country's grading system is unique, dizzying, and sometimes doesn't relate directly to defect count). Cracked or split beans are due to the unique wet hulling process they use. We find that, though present, these defects don't present as taints or faults in the cup, and are typical of Fair Trade, Organic offerings from Sumatra.

I have been in love with Indonesia since the mid-1970s. In 1990, I organized a project for Coffee Kids that brought clean water to over 1,500 coffee villagers. Recently, our Reclaiming Sumatra project has supported water projects, reforestation and land reclamation in coffee villages, and an innovative water buffalo eco-management project (the first buffalo was named Uncle Dean!).

Our Sumatran is a classic Gayo Mandheling, grown in the Takengon highlands of North Sumatra. The coffee is grown on small, heavily shaded plots of 2-4 acres above 1,100 meters, by the Ketiara and KKGO Coops.This is a singularly full-bodied coffee, very low in acidity. It is a very hard bean and holds its character deep into the dark roast stage.

The lush forest cover and rich volcanic soils of this region make for very full-bodied coffees. The highest-rated coffees in Indonesia come from northern Sumatra. There, the Gayo Mountain, Lintong, and Mandheling coffees take top prizes as among the best in the world. Super full-bodied, slightly sweet and syrupy, with a touch of earthiness (sometimes a lot of it!) that so distinguishes these coffees. Amazingly low in acid.

*Please note: Sumatran coffee usually contains more defects than other origins. While present, they still meet the criteria of Grade 1 Sumatran coffee (each country's grading system is unique, dizzying, and sometimes doesn't relate directly to defect count). Cracked or split beans are due to the unique wet hulling process they use. We find that, though present, these defects don't present as taints or faults in the cup, and are typical of Fair Trade, Organic offerings from Sumatra.

"Taking Flight" Migratory Bird Program (2019-ongoing)

  • Reforestation of bird habitat, and bird surveys 
  • Partnership with Leuser Foundation and Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center
  • Funding commitment to date: $16,800

"Reclaiming Sumatra" (2017-ongoing)

  • Orangutan habitat restoration
  • Reforestation and land rights in Aceh
  • 11,000 hardwoods planted
  • Water piping upgrade project
  • Funding commitment to date: $10,200

"Paman Dean" Eco-management using Water Buffaloes (2009-ongoing)

  • Farmer-generated idea to use water buffaloes for fertilizer
  • Funding commitment to date: $8,000

Past Projects

Water Project for Coffee Kids (1990)

  • Brought water to 1,500 coffee villages in Sumatra
  • Promoted sustainability and improved the standard of living

Reclaiming Sumatra (1990)

  • Supported reforestation and land reclamation projects in addition to the water project

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Customer Reviews

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Coffee Snob
I should try others. Should, but...

As a long-time coffee drinker, I know that experiencing other flavors of coffee should be a good thing, but I have found the perfect bean, so why? These beans work well for me in all the ways I make coffee: cone drip, press, and espresso. I have never ended a mug or carafe with the bitter taste so common with other beans and that is why maybe I should try others, but why? When you have the best, why change?

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Mima
You will know right away this is #1

I have purchased Green Coffee from other vendors and we know the smell and taste from the best crops. Do not guess, this vendor has great coffees, save money and time.

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Shush
Excellent, Try it, you wont be disappointed

Bold full of flavor, Great for coffee lovers.

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RK Remmen
Most people would rate this a five, for good reason. . .

I found it necessary to do a medium roast with these rather than my preferred lighter roasts in order to ensure they'd all cracked and could be ground easily. Need to wait at least a week post roast to start consuming but it's well worth the wait: the flavor is intensely sweet and nutty and cocoa-ish with a subtle chocolatey aroma. Real good flavor for about 10 days after the 7 day post roast wait.

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