The front of a 16 ounce bag of Dean’s Bean’s Organic coffee labeled “Sumatran French Roast”
The back of a 16 ounce bag of Dean’s Bean’s Organic coffee
A 5 pound bag of Dean’s Bean’s Organic coffee labeled “Sumatran French Roast”
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Sumatran French Roast

Cupping Notes: Full Body. Low Acidity. Earthy.

Roast Level: Dark

$19.59
Description

[Roast Level] Dark

[Region] Takengon, Sumatra

[Cooperative] KGLA

[Partners Since] 2020

[Altitude] 1450-1600m

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

[Processing Method] Wet-hulled

We’ve collaborated with this community to design and implement the following initiatives:

  • "Taking Flight" Migratory Bird Research and Reforestation Program
  • Protection and restoration of critical endangered species habitat, like orangutans
  • Water Piping Upgrade Project
  • Eco-management using Water Buffalo
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This Coffee's Story

Our Sumatran coffee comes from the Takengon Highlands of Aceh Province, North Sumatra, where rich volcanic soils and lush forest cover create some of the most acclaimed coffees in the world. Over the years, we’ve partnered with cooperatives like KKGO, Ketiara, and most recently the over 700 farmers who make up the Gayo Lauser Antara cooperative (KGLA), building relationships rooted in both quality coffee and community well-being.

Our head roaster Brendan stands with 3 sumatran farmers

Today, community-led nurseries are cultivating shade trees and climate-resilient coffee varieties, helping protect biodiversity in one of the most important rainforests on Earth that is being threatened by uncontrolled deforestation. Farmers have also launched creative organic farming methods, like using goats for natural weed control and organic fertilizer. Each project has been guided by farmer input, ensuring that the solutions grow directly from their needs and dreams.

a coffee nursery

This Sumatran coffee is a true classic: very full-bodied, low in acidity, and often slightly sweet  with earthy undertones. Grown under lush forest canopy and in volcanic soils, it holds its bold character even into dark roasts. The result is a coffee that is rich, grounding, and deeply satisfying, with lingering complexity, a cup as vibrant as the rainforests it comes from.  

From bold flavor to bold initiatives, Sumatra continues to inspire us, in the cup and in the coffeelands. 

This Coffee's History

2009
"Paman Dean" Eco - management using Water Buffaloes (PPKGO, KETIARA)
  • Farmer-generated idea to use water buffaloes for fertilizer.
  • Funding commitment to date: $8,000
2009, 2017 - ongoing
"Reclaiming Sumatra" (KPGLA)
  • Supported reforestation and land reclamation projects in 2009. This included Orangutan habitats. The project was revamped in 2017.
  • Funding commitment to date: $10,200 
2019 - ongoing
"Taking Flight" Migratory Bird Program (KGLA)
  • Reforestation of bird habitat and bird surveys.  
  • Partnership with Leuser Foundation and Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. 
  • Funding commitment to date: $19,800 
2023
Coffee Tree Nursery (KPGLA)

Supplied seedlings for native hardwoods fruit trees and coffee plants to create biodiversity. Plants are then shared with the 6 villages that comprise the cooperative

2024
Organic Crop Management (KGLA)

24 Goats and 50 weed whackers (string trimmers) for 6 farming villages

2025
Improving Traceability (KGLA)

Laptops, printers, and software for the KGLA Coffee collection centers in 6 farming villages. Capacity building for the cooperative to work better and improve traceability to enhance their infrastructure for to continued fair trade and organic certification. 

2025
Sumatran Flood Relief

With contributions from our loyal customers

$12,500

  1. 2009
    "Paman Dean" Eco - management using Water Buffaloes (PPKGO, KETIARA)
  2. 2009, 2017 - ongoing
    "Reclaiming Sumatra" (KPGLA)
  3. 2019 - ongoing
    "Taking Flight" Migratory Bird Program (KGLA)
  4. 2023
    Coffee Tree Nursery (KPGLA)
  5. 2024
    Organic Crop Management (KGLA)
  6. 2025
    Improving Traceability (KGLA)
  7. 2025
    Sumatran Flood Relief
  • 5 stars: 14 (88%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (6%)
  • 1 star: 1 (6%)
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George

Dean’s Beans coffee is my all time favorite choice. The Sumatran French Roast is excellent! High quality product. Fantastic ethical company, just the best in the USA. My husband has been buying their coffee for over 25 years. He is somewhat of a coffee aficionado!

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Lori

Best coffee ever!

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G.G.

I like everything about Dean’s Beans. Their products, customer service, shipping, quality, and value. They are excellent in all they do. I can not see me going elsewhere for coffee! Excellent and healthy choices.

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Donna
So happy to find Dean's Bean Sumatran French Roast

Frankly, I'd never heard of Dean's Beans until I visited a little shop (called Peacecraft) in Berea, KY, while on vacation. I had been recently trying out several brands of Sumatran coffees because of it's low acidity, but I was not having much luck finding anything that I liked until I spotted the Dean's Beans. I was hooked from my first cup and immediately looked online for a way to order more. Yay! The quality is great and so is the service. Thank you, Dean's Beans!

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Ken
Not for me

Sorry but this is not bold enough for me.

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Cindy
Sumatran French Roast

This French roast coffee is the best I have ever tasted.
Love the taste!

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w.c.
Burned

Sumatran coffee is usually fantastic. The French Roast was always dark and therefore good only for espresso, but this batch was just overdone, burnt and black as coal. Its extremely bitter to taste and no amount of milk helps to hide it. I could not drink it. Will never order any coffee that is at this roast level.

Hi W.C.

Thank you for leaving your feedback on our Sumatran French Roast. We apologize that this batch did not meet your expectations. We understand that the intense roasting process can sometimes overemphasize the earthy notes in Sumatran coffee, resulting in a bitter taste. We will definitely take this into consideration for future batches. We appreciate your loyalty and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

-Tyler

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E.O.
Favorite

I love this coffee!! It’s the best. Smooth, rich, and perfect. I hope it’s bird friendly.

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Laela

My absolute favorite coffee on the planet.

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Derick

Yummy!

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Nita
Love-Love

For me, when a coffee stands on its own without any “doctoring” it is a keeper. This is that coffee. Thanks for a product that is true to its description. Also love to see success with your business model and relationships. Be well farmers and Dean’s Beans.

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Sharon
we love this coffee and we love Deans Beans Organics and have been customers for a long time

We love Deans Beans Organic Coffee Wouldn't get out of bed without it

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Jen
LOVE THIS COFFEE!!!!!

This coffee is the only coffee I make now. I buy whole bean and grind ever morning. You wont be disappointed with this purchase.

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Coffee
The Best!!!

Great Body with a lingering aftertaste

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Barbara
My favorite for years! Best part of waking up....

Dark, smooth full flavor that fills your mouth. Guests always ask "where did you get that coffee" and I'm happy to tell them!

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Harold
Found this GREAT dark, low acid brew at Donkey Coffee in Athens, OH (Ohio University) and have be...

The best!