Saturday, 13 August 2016

Indonesian coffee





Indonesia is the fourth largest producer of coffee in the world, with a reputation for low acidity and strong flavour which inclines them to blending or use in high roasts such as espresso where coffee character and individuality is not as important as strength. However, some parts of  Indonesia are known for producing beans of character, and Sumatra, particularly the north region where Mandheling branded coffees come from, produces beans which have both depth of flavour and enough acidity to produce character and intriguing lime notes. The  Mandheling name comes from the Mandailing people who live in the area and grow the coffee.






Java is the main island of Indonesia (not the biggest island, but the most populated), and is associated with robust, high caffeine beans. Production is mostly robusta, and is mainly used in blends to give them strength, though arabica is grown, and aged beans are sold as specialist coffee, usually under names such as Old Java, Old Brown or Old Government.




Sainsburys Taste the Difference Sumatra Mandheling

Score:  8




Tesco Finest Sumatra Mandheling Coffee Beans

Score: 8





Taylors Hot Lava Java

Score:  7



Aldi Specially Selected Java Coffee

Score:  3








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