High quality Lintongs are distinguished from their regional relatives by their clean acidity and brighter acidity, as well as lesser mouthfeel (still considered a medium body). Sumatra Lintong is grown in north central region of the island of Sumatra near Lake Toba in the Lintongnihuta region, which has the altitudes necessary for Arabica coffee cultivation. Lintong coffee is sweet with a medium body, low acidity, an earthy, complex aroma, and a unique cedar and spice flavour not found in any other coffee. The best Sumatran green coffees are grown at an elevation between 2,500 and 5,000 feet (760 to 1,520 meters), qualifying some as Strictly High Grown (SHG), but not all. Note that spices here typically refers to herbs - cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, etc and not scoville-units of heat. Mandheling often exhibits intense sweet tones of chocolate, and sometimes notes of licorice and other spice-based flavors. The best Sumatran coffees have a relatively low acidity, but just enough to provide add interest to the complex tastes.

Sumatra Mandheling Coffee, grown in the west-central region near Padang, is known for its smooth and heavy body that is sometimes even described as syrupy. Sumatra Mandheling Coffee Beans - Medium Roast Jump to:

Sumatra lintong coffee beans