Sumatra Mutu Batak
Fig bar, Cacao Nib, Clove, Dried Mango
Fig bar, Cacao Nib, Clove, Dried Mango
WHY WE LOVE IT: The classic Sumatran flavor profile shines in this rich, full-bodied release.
REGION: Lintong
PROCESSING METHOD: Wet Hulled
ALTITUDE: 1,000 - 1,300 m
VARIETIES: Ateng, Jember, Garundang
Mutu Batak offers a distinctive and layered flavor profile that balances notes of spice, fruitiness, and cocoa. These rich flavors create a cup that is both comforting and adventurous. Many coffee lovers are drawn to the unique character of Sumatran coffees, celebrated for their deep complexity and natural sweetness. This profile is a perfect example of why the region continues to captivate specialty coffee lovers far and wide.
DISCOVER MORE:
The Sumatra Lintong Mutu Batak originates from carefully selected smallholder farmers near the town of Lintongnihuta in North Sumatra Province. Nestled on the southern shores of Lake Toba—the world’s largest volcanic lake—this region benefits from fertile volcanic soil and elevations ranging from 1,000 to 1,300 meters, creating ideal conditions for coffee cultivation. Each farmer tends to small plantations of two to four hectares, with about 1,000 coffee trees per hectare. These dedicated producers grow, harvest, and depulp their coffee on-site. After depulping, the coffee is fermented overnight, washed the following day, and partially dried to reduce surface moisture before being delivered to the production facility.
Once at the facility, every batch undergoes strict inspection to meet quality standards. Approved lots are initially dried in greenhouses to around 40% moisture, then hulled and returned for further drying until they reach 12–13% moisture content. The coffee is then sent to the warehouse in Medan, where it is inspected again and stored for two months to stabilize. Finally, it undergoes meticulous hand-sorting, final grading, and bagging in preparation for export. Known for its larger screen size (15/16), Mutu Batak offers vibrant acidity, a full-bodied profile, and a sweet, lingering finish.
WE TASTE
Fig Bar, Cacao Nib, Clove, and Dried Mango
roast level
Medium-light
fresh roasted
Ships fresh roasted from our St. Louis roastery
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12 OUNCE
~18 cups
2 POUND
~48 cups
5 POUND
~121 cups
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We offer three different grind sizes on the vast majority of our coffee offerings: drip, espresso, and French press.
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Our blends run from medium-light to dark. You can get a full breakdown of the blends in our Blend Buying Guide.
Core Blends include:
700 is our medium-roast core espresso blend that also tastes great as drip.
Cafe Kaldi has been our house blend since 1994. It contains coffee from Ethiopia that gives it a touch of complexity.
Dancing Goats Blend is a little more developed and gives a bit bolder of a cup.
Highlander Grogg is a fan-favorite flavored coffee.