Description
About the Origin
Natural bean nuances (cup notes) – Balanced, syrupy heavy body structure, low in acidity, rich earthy/chocolaty/spice notes.
A well-balanced coffee known for its syrupy heavy body structure, its low acidity, and the rich earthy/chocolaty tastes that it exudes in the cup. There are notes of spice and brown sugar, with winey/dried fruit overtones, a cocoa aroma, with a clean chocolaty aftertaste. This coffee will produce an unparalleled rich/smoky cup at the Heavy French level, yet many prefer the milder cup that is found at the Espresso Roast level. If you like a full-bodied, rich-tasting coffee, then you will not want to pass by this highly regarded offering from Sumatra!
— Origin: Sumatra Mandheling – 100% Arabica – Varietal: Jember, Ateng
— Region: Indonesia – Processing: wet-hulled – Grade: (1) Gilling Basah
— Flavor Family: bakers chocolate, brown sugar, winey – Aroma: earthy, chocolate, vanilla
— Acidity: low – Body: full bodied – Sweetness: low – Best Roast: espresso roast
— Altitude: 1200-1300m – Best Brew: espresso, french press – 100% fresh current harvest
Sumatra Mandheling – is a highly prized coffee among coffee drinkers topping the lists as one of the best coffees in the world. It known for its syrupy heavy body structure, its low acidity, and the rich earthy/chocolaty tastes that it exudes in the cup. The beans themselves are unique in appearance from other coffees when green, due to their being asymmetrical in shape with a deep aquamarine tint in their coloring. It is said that in the early 18th century when the Sumatran coffee began gaining in popularity the European traders could easily spot the fine authentic Sumatra beans by their unique shape and coloring. The unusual deep characteristics that this coffee is known for arises not only from the plant varietals, and the Indonesian growing region but also from the unusual Giling Basah (wet hulling) processing method. All these unique attributes come together to create this special coffee which enjoys unparalleled popularity especially among the world of dark roast coffee lovers.
CHOOSE YOUR ROAST
Choosing your own roast profile opens a whole new world of opportunities for the home barista. Now you don’t have to invest in expensive roasting equipment and spend years learning proper roasting techniques to achieve that perfect roast. We already have each profile perfectly dialed in, ready for you to choose. We offer 8 different specific profiles from the very lightest blonde roast, through our very darkest oiliest heavy French roast, it is all your choice! Start with our recommended roast, then adjust lighter or darker as you order more coffee, based on your own personal taste preferences and home barista skills.
GUIDE TO CHOOSING YOUR ROAST
Here is our guide to help you choose that perfect roast. The guide notes are “general terms of expectancy” for each roast profile. For example, beans from different origins and different processing styles all respond to roast heat a little differently. Naturally processed beans from Africa will prefer lighter roasts while wet-hulled processed beans from Indonesia will prefer dark roast profiles. “Some beans will develop surface oils quicker than other beans even when roasted on the same profile”. For this reason, start with our “recommended roast” option then as you order more coffee begin experimenting either lighter or darker as desired to compliment your personal taste and home barista skills.
CUSTOM ROASTED COFFEE: Embark on an exciting journey into the world of specialty coffee where you get to define – “coffee as it should be”.
— Blonde Roast – This option is a very lightly roasted coffee style that is dropped at the beginning of the first crack. It features a light aroma with a light body; the cup has an exceptionally light roast taste throughout. This style has become trendier in recent years, but it may be more of an acquired taste for many coffee drinkers that develop over time. This is because the light roast taste is so dominant in the cup. Bean surface is dry.
— Light Roast – This is a more developed light roast style that is dropped towards the end of the first crack. Its acidity is bright, the body is more developed, a fruity sweetness is beginning to present itself, and the cup resonates with an awesome light roast taste. This style has developed a notorious following among coffee connoisseurs lately who desire that popular light roast taste. Bean surface is dry.
— City Roast – This roast features a balanced light/medium roast style that has become quite popular recently in the Northeastern states. Its bright, desirable fruit-like acidity, sweetness is more pronounced, the body is good, with an overall bright, fruity, it has a complex cup profile. Bean surface is dry.
— Medium Roast – This style was once popular primarily in the Western states but now is found throughout the country. It is sometimes called a City Plus Roast. This is a dry coffee with no surface oils. The aromatics are nearing their peak at this roast level and the cup is charged with complexity. The body is developing quite nicely, the acidity is not as bright or sharp as in the lighter roasts, easily making this our sweetest roast level for most beans. This style has become a highly favored sweetheart for many of our customers.
— Full City Roast – This style is probably still the most typical for a large percentage of US coffee drinkers. It is a medium/dark roast with the bean surface being mostly dry with only a few droplets of surface oils beginning to form. The cup remains balanced, complex at this roast level and is sweeter than can be found at the very lightest roast levels or at the very darkest roast levels. Aroma is at its peak levels, body and mouthfeel are round and full, it provides an overall satisfying delicious cup with a nice, pronounced finish.
— Espresso Roast – This may also be called Light French Roast. This is a dark roast style that refers to the degree of roast, it is dark brown in color with an oily surface. The advantage to this roast style is maximum body and texture, yet with a pleasant sweetness creating a balanced cup. Rich dark roast character is beginning to appear in the cup. Many coffees will roast well at this level and will remain complex. It is a popular choice for coffee lovers wanting that full-bodied chocolaty cup of coffee in a balanced way with a sweetness present.
— Italian Roast – This is a style also known as French, Italian, or Turkish. It is a very dark brown oily style of coffee. Acidity is low, body is full, while there is still a sweetness present in the cup. Smoky undertones are beginning to appear in the cup. This style is quite common in the espresso culture and is that intense dark roast style that has been so prominent with many people in the recent coffee culture.
— Heavy French Roast – This is a very dark brown style also called Dark French, Spanish, or Heavy Italian. The cup quality has changed dramatically, with burnt undertones masking remaining cup attributes. The aroma, sweetness, and body are fading as the pungent smokiness dominates the cupping notes. It is a fact there is a definite following for this intensely strong style of very dark roasted coffee among U.S. coffee drinkers. Although many coffee purists will say the coffee is ruined because those delicate taste notes are missing in these very dark roasts. But if you are not into the delicate; rather the bold and brash then this is perfect for you!
— Recommended Roast – Not sure what roast level to choose? Then select this option; our Roast Master’s will send you the roast level that is most often chosen and considered as “best fit” for this bean.
FRESH ROASTED COFFEE
What makes our coffee so delicious? We buy expensive specialty-grade beans with “greater density of nutrients” and “higher concentrations of natural bean nuance”. In the world of specialty coffee as they say “you get what you pay for” so if you buy cheap beans you probably get cheaper tasting coffee, but if you buy the best specialty-grade beans available then roast them correctly you get amazingly delicious coffee.
ROASTING PROFILES ARE PARAMOUNT
After many years of roasting experience we have developed our own in-house proprietary roast profiles. Roast profiles are extremely important to achieving delicious coffee. When roasting there is a very fine line to navigate that perfectly develops the amazing natural flavor nuances of the beans. The beans are changing at the molecular level as they progress through the roast stages, from the drying phase to color change full yellow, developing sugars and caramelization notes through the Maillard reaction phase, then developing the amazing flavor nuances in the final development phase. Each type of bean is different. Each roast profile is different in approach to these phases. Ultimately, roasting profiles are a work of art that speaks of the roast master’s roasting abilities.
ROASTING STYLES SHOULD BE YOUR OWN CHOICE
Since coffee tastes so different at different profiles and stages of development we believe the customer should choose their own roast style. We offer 8 different roast profiles from very light blonde roast “beginning of first crack” to fully developed full city roast “beginning of 2nd crack” on into the very dark realms past Italian roast, even to the extremely dark Heavy French roast. Some people like it light, some like it in the city roast range, and some like it dark. Here at Smokin Beans it is your choice, you get to choose the perfect roast for each bean selection allowing you to seriously up your home barista coffee game, creating personal satisfaction as you enrich your coffee repertoire.
FRESH COFFEE TASTES BETTER
It is a proven fact that fresh roasted coffee taste far better within the first 2 weeks of roasting. This is because during the first couple weeks after roasting the coffee’s aromatic compounds are largely present and bring their excitement to cup flavors. After about the 3rd week of roast date many of the aromatic compounds are beginning to slowly dissipate, causing the coffee tastes to taste less exciting in the cup. For best taste we recommend ordering a fresh roast about every 2 weeks because fresh roasted coffee tastes best!
OUR COFFEES OFFER UNMATCHED FRESHNESS
Our coffees are the freshest on the planet. This is because we custom roast to order only after the order is placed. We never pre-roast to stock. With our coffee you can be sure it is as fresh as you can possibly get it!
COFFEE BEANS ARE NOT EQUAL
Coffee is grown in many different countries and on many different farms throughout each country or growing region. There are many different coffee plant varietals, and each coffee varietal produces its own unique taste and flavor compounds within the bean. In addition, the unique soils with their specific mineral makeups, the farm elevations, and variable rainfall and growing temperatures, also plays a crucial role in the factors of coffee bean development and its inherent flavor profile. All these many variables are what makes coffee so unique and special. It is no wonder that the flavors in the cup from year to year, from season to season, from farm to farm, and from plant to plant are always changing and dependent on current climate conditions. This is what makes every single cup unique and exciting in the world of coffee! We carefully choose the best tasting beans available from each region. We believe our coffee beans will produce the best tasting coffee that you will find anywhere!
COFFEE PROCESSING METHODS
What exactly are coffee people speaking of when they talk about processing methods in coffee? This term refers to what happens to the beans from the time they are picked as coffee cherries until the seeds “coffee beans” are fully dried and ready to export for coffee roasting.
— Natural processing is when the coffee cherries are harvested and then dried on patios with the entire cherry intact. After a specific time has passed the coffee beans are pulped-out via a wet mill pulping machine. They are then washed and dried to 11% moisture. With this processing the beans are fermented slightly while inside the cherry on the drying patios. This develops those more intense fruity flavors in the cup. The natural process is usually less acidic and bright tasting in comparison to a similar washed process version of the same coffee.
— Honey processing is the same as natural processing except the beans are initially pulped out of the cherry and then carefully dried with the sticky cherry residue intact. Like natural processing, honey processing also creates a fruitier profile in the beans but a less fruity intensity of ferment notes of the natural processing. Cup acidity is usually brighter than a similar natural process bean.
— Washed processing begins with picking the coffee cherries and then running them through the pulping machine to eliminate the cherry and skin. After this they go into a wash tank for a specific period, usually 24-36 hours where the remaining cherry residue is washed off the beans. After this they are dried on the drying patios until 11% moisture. This processing results in a clean tasting cup. It is usually not as fruity. The acidity is usually higher, and the cup taste qualities are brighter.
PLACING THE ORDER FOR EXCEPTIONAL COFFEE
Our coffee beans are specialty-grade coming from specially selected high-elevation farms, where the farmers are using more organic growing methods, which ultimately provides greater nutrient density and fuller natural flavor nuance, creating a more distinguished and impressive cup of coffee. As they say: “Life is too short to drink bad coffee”. Try some exceptional specialty-grade coffee today. With our outstanding selection of the world’s finest coffee beans and with our ultimate roasting styles to choose from there is no reason to drink sub-par coffees anymore. It is time to experience coffee as it was meant to be… genuinely incredible… order your own delicious bag of fresh roasted coffee “100% Your Style” today!
SHIPPING EXPECTANCY
Every order is hand roasted so please allow us 24-48 hours Mon-Fri to roast and ship your order. At checkout you choose delivery speed – this applies to carrier expected time once they receive the package “it does not include our in-house roasting time”.
For expedited in-house roasting time choose “Best Way Expedited” this will put your order to front of our daily roasting queue ensuring that your order is roasted first and shipped quickly.
All other orders are roasted in the same order in which they come into our system. First in – first out.
Our coffee roasters are state-of-the-art machines loaded with our specialized roasting profiles for the most consistent results. Different beans require different inputs “or recipes” of temperatures and time throughout the duration of the roasting process. And our roast-masters are experienced in identifying the beans’ unique characteristics and matching the perfect roast profile “or recipe” to best develop the natural beans nuances.
Perhaps the best part of our system is how you get to choose your specific roast level or “style”, but you don’t need to worry about all the intricate technical nuances involved in creating the roast profiles or “recipes” needed to bring it all together in the cup. Simply make your choice from very light roasts to very dark roasts, and we will take care of the rest of the roasting process for you!
About Fresh Coffee Aromatics
When you taste our fresh roasted coffee, you will first notice the cup tastes alive, bursting with flavor with an unforgettable sweetness and balance throughout. This awesome balance and complexity in the cup are best enjoyed during the first 2-3 weeks from the time of roasting. The reason for this is the coffee is still alive with a huge number of aromatic compounds bringing excitement to the cup.
As time passes from time of roasting these lively aromatics slowly dissipate until you have the “usual supermarket coffee” taste in the cup. So, for the best taste in the cup, it is best to order fresh roasted coffee every week or two, always keeping those lively aromatics present in your cup of coffee!
About Specialty Grade Coffee Beans
Are coffee beans equal? The answer is a resounding no. There are huge differences in coffee beans even if they are from the same region or bordering farms. There are many reasons for these differences. Firstly, soil makeup and mineral content plays a huge roll in coffee taste. Secondly, plant varietals contribute to molecular make-up of the beans which ultimately contributes to the taste in the cup. Thirdly, the weather during the growing season with its available rainfall for the plants to use and the seasonal temperatures all affect how the coffee cherries develop and their inherent flavor nuances.
When you taste our coffee, you will taste the difference that quality beans bring to the cup. All our beans are premium specialty grade beans with exceptional qualities in terms of their natural bean flavor nuances. Specialty grade beans do cost more, but we think you will agree the extra expense is well worth it in terms of taste qualities you get in the cup. Try for yourself… Taste the difference!
About Coffee Processing Methods
What exactly are coffee people speaking of when they talk about processing methods in coffee? This term refers to what happens to the beans from the time they are picked as coffee cherries until the seeds “coffee beans” are fully dried and ready to export for coffee roasting.
— Natural processing is when the coffee cherries are harvested and then dried on patios with the entire cherry intact. After a specific time has passed the coffee beans are pulped-out via a wet mill pulping machine. They are then washed and dried to 11% moisture. With this processing the beans are fermented slightly while inside the cherry on the drying patios. This develops those more intense fruity flavors in the cup. The natural process is usually less acidic and bright tasting in comparison to a similar washed process version of the same coffee.
— Honey processing is the same as natural processing except the beans are initially pulped out of the cherry and then carefully dried with the sticky cherry residue intact. Like natural processing, honey processing also creates a fruitier profile in the beans but a less fruity intensity of ferment notes of the natural processing. Cup acidity is usually brighter than a similar natural process bean.
— Washed processing begins with picking the coffee cherries and then running them through the pulping machine to eliminate the cherry and skin. After this they go into a wash tank for a specific period usually 24-36 hours where the remaining cherry residue is washed off the beans. After this they are dried on the drying patios until 11% moisture. This processing results in a clean tasting cup. It is usually not as fruity. The acidity is usually higher, and the cup taste qualities are brighter.
About Our Shipping Time
You might expect custom roasted coffee to take quite a while to get roasted and then delivered to you…. right? Not so with us… We work ridiculously hard to roast and ship each order within a 24-hour time-frame Mon-Fri. Your coffee arrives super fresh and full of lively aromatics!
For fasted deliveries choose our UPS Ground Expedited shipping options and/or 2nd Day Air options.
Free shipping options are available through our rewards program where you can redeem your points for free shipping. But no worries if you do not have enough points yet to get free shipping, all our shipping rates are already reduced by almost 50% from the actual costs charged to us by UPS or USPS to ship your order.
About Our Wholesale Options
Save big by choosing fresh roasted to order coffee from our wholesale listings. Our wholesale fresh roasted coffees come in only one “perfect” roast level and are much cheaper per pound because we can roast them in larger batches on our bigger roasters: ultimately bringing your cost per pound much lower without the need for discount coupons. (Note: No coupons will apply to wholesale items)
About Our Subscription Options
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About Being a Farmers Advocate
We strongly advocate for the farmers and for sustainable coffee farming practices. And any extra amount that the beans may cost will help to deliver more great benefits to the communities and the environment in which these coffees are grown. You can be sure; these farmers are truly grateful for all our considerations and for purchasing their premium coffee beans furthering the cause of sustainability.
About our Rewards Program
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