


These towns sit around the southern edge of Lake Toba, the largest volcanic lake in the world. This coffee comes from the Lintong region of the North Sumatra Province and is comprised of various smallholder farmers from the towns of Siborongborong, Dolok Sanggul and Lintong Nihuta. This coffee works very well as a heavy bodied batch brew or a deep espresso experience. Deeper notes of molasses, dark chocolate, and pipe tobacco along with a heavy body and mellow acidity became present as we approached a more developed roast profile. The Sumatra Lintong exhibits some classic elements of this region with a thick body, mellow acidity, and deep sweetness, but this lot also displays noticeable clarity and balance.
