
Indonesia Gold Top Mandheling
Takamura Coffee RoastersAbout This Coffee
This coffee is from Indonesia (Gold Top Mandheling, northern Sumatra / Lynton area). Varietal Typica grown at 1600 m and processed as "Sumatra." It is roasted to a heavy/dark profile, producing a deep, full-bodied cup with a clean finish. Tasting highlights include an old-fashioned slight bitterness, a very strong and wild character, voluminous and juicy body, and an oily mouthfeel when brewed (notably in a French press).
Origin
Gold Top Mandheling (Indonesia)
Flavor Notes
Slightly Bitter, Strong, Wild, Oily
Roast Level
Dark
Processing
Sumatra Style
Typology
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Takamura Coffee Roasters
Takamura began in 2013 as an extension of an established wine importing business. The operation roasts on a Smart Roaster, one of approximately ten in Japan at the time of installation. Head roaster Yuya Iwasaki took first place at the Japan Coffee Roasting Championship in 2018, and the roastery has appeared on Asia's 50 Best Coffee Shops list consecutively since 2019. A second roasting facility opened on Awaji Island in April 2022, featuring a large production roaster. Beans range from deep, clean finishes to light-roasted Geishas and includes Cup of Excellence awarded coffees.
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