Sumatra Mandheling Wet Hulled Italian Roast

Our Sumatra Mandheling is an excellent example of the traditional Indonesian processing method of wet hulling. This method is employed to address high humidity levels, typhoons, and heavy rainfall. The cup is low in acidity with a heavy body.

Mandheling coffee is named after the Mandailing people of northern and western Sumatra, Indonesia. 

Grown and harvested by multiple smallholder farmers north of Lake Toba at elevations between 1,000 and 1,800 meters from the coffee tree varieties of Ateng, Garundang, and Catimore. This coffee is prepared as a double pick, meaning it is hand sorted twice to remove any defects. 

Flavor Notes:  Earthy +Herbaceous + Fresh Fig

Roast Level:  Medium - Dark

This Sumatra Mandheling, sourced by Coffee By Design, represents the distinct profile of the Indonesia · Sumatra region. Produced by multiple smallholder farmers, this lot utilizes the Ateng varietal, which is widely cultivated across the archipelago. The coffee undergoes the traditional wet hulled method, a technique unique to the region that often contributes to a heavy body and a rustic, savory complexity.

When roasted to an Italian profile, these beans emphasize deep, grounded characteristics. While flavor wheel descriptors for this specific offering include earthy, herbaceous, and fresh fig notes, the wet-hulled process generally imparts a lower acidity and a syrupy mouthfeel compared to washed coffees. Grown at elevations between 1000 and 1800 masl, this selection highlights the traditional character of Sumatran coffee, balancing the inherent intensity of the roast with the specific regional traits of the Indonesian landscape.