The Coffee Roaster
Sumatra Mandheling
| Roaster Location: | Sherman Oaks, California |
| Roast Level: | NA |
| Agtron: | / |
| Review Date: | February 1999 |
| Aroma: | 7 |
| Acidity: | 5 |
| Body: | 6 |
| Flavor: | 6 |
Blind Assessment
The roast dominates the coffee here, overlaying the mouth-filling Sumatra richness with distinct carbon tones. The result is a dry, pungently full profile, powerful but a bit to astringent for my taste.
Notes
The roast dominates the coffee here, overlaying Sumatra richness with distinct carbon tones for a pungently full profile, powerful, but a bit too astringent. The Coffee Roaster was established in the mid-1980s, making it one of the original artisan roasters in the Los Angeles area.
Who Should Drink It
Brewed double-strength filter-drip or French-press this coffee should please those who like to add sweetener and/or dairy to mellow a sharp but full cup.
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This review originally appeared in the February, 1999 tasting report: New Crop Sumatra Coffees
