{"product_id":"sumatra","title":"Sumatra","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for a bold, earthy coffee that's nothing like the usual? You've found it. Sumatra is the coffee people come back to once they've tried everything else — and it's the one we get asked about most. Sumatra doesn't play by the rules. Where most specialty coffees aim for brightness, Sumatra goes deep — earthy, cedary, with a dark chocolate weight that coats the palate. It's divisive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople who love it, love it intensely. This lot is from the Mandheling region of North Sumatra, grown at 1,000–1,500m on rich volcanic soil near Lake Toba. The defining characteristic of Sumatran coffee is the wet-hull process (Giling Basah) — a method unique to Indonesia where the parchment is stripped from the bean while it still has high moisture content. This produces a distinctive earthy, herbal depth and lower acidity than conventionally processed coffees. Cedar, dark chocolate, and an almost forest-floor character. There's nothing else quite like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indonesia (Sumatra)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandheling, North Sumatra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000–1,500m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet-hulled (Giling Basah)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typica, Catimor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/5 — Bold and full-bodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy · Cedar · Dark Chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eValue Breakdown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer Cup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer Kg\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCups\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£10.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66p\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£43.96\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£21.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66p\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£43.98\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1kg \u003cstrong\u003e(Best Value)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£36.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55p\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£36.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBased on ~15g per cup — the standard dose for a proper mug of coffee.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is Sumatra For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark roast lovers\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you like your coffee bold, deep, and heavy — this is your grail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrench press devotees\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sumatra was made for full immersion brewing. The body is incredible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdventurous palates\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bored of safe, middle-of-the-road coffee? Sumatra is anything but.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate evening sippers\u003c\/strong\u003e — The earthy, grounding character is perfect for a post-dinner cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew Sumatra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e's heavy body and low acidity make it incredibly versatile. Here's how it shines with different methods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCafetière \/ French Press\u003c\/strong\u003e — The best match. Full immersion brings out the earthy depth and chocolate body. Use a coarse grind, 4 minutes steep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEspresso\u003c\/strong\u003e — Intense, syrupy, and bold. Pulls a thick crema. Stands up to milk beautifully in a flat white or latte.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAeroPress\u003c\/strong\u003e — A cleaner cup that still keeps the body. Try a medium-fine grind with 2 minutes brew time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Pour Over\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tames the earthiness and lets the cedar and chocolate notes come through more clearly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Bean\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grind fresh for maximum flavour. Sumatra stays bold however you grind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Goes Well With Sumatra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate croissant, sourdough toast with peanut butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brownies, dark chocolate, oat flapjacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue cheese, smoked meats, dark chocolate truffles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/sumatra-the-coffee-that-plays-by-its-own-rules\"\u003eSumatra: The Coffee That Plays by Its Own Rules\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/best-coffee-beans-for-espresso-cafetiere-aeropress-filter-uk-2026\"\u003eBest Coffee Beans for Espresso, Cafetière \u0026amp; More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/which-coffee-origin-should-you-try-a-beginners-comparison-guide\"\u003eWhich Coffee Origin Should You Try?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou might also like:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemala\"\u003eGuatemala\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-dark-horse\"\u003eThe Dark Horse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead Simple Coffee","offers":[{"title":"250g \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":61287359054154,"sku":"DSC-SUM-250-WB","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Cafetière","offer_id":61287359086922,"sku":"DSC-SUM-250-CAF","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Filter","offer_id":61287359119690,"sku":"DSC-SUM-250-FIL","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Espresso","offer_id":61287359152458,"sku":"DSC-SUM-250-ESP","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ AeroPress","offer_id":61287359185226,"sku":"DSC-SUM-250-AER","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":61287359217994,"sku":"DSC-SUM-500-WB","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ Cafetière","offer_id":61287359250762,"sku":"DSC-SUM-500-CAF","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ Filter","offer_id":61287359283530,"sku":"DSC-SUM-500-FIL","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ Espresso","offer_id":61287359316298,"sku":"DSC-SUM-500-ESP","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ AeroPress","offer_id":61287359349066,"sku":"DSC-SUM-500-AER","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":61287359381834,"sku":"DSC-SUM-1KG-WB","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Cafetière","offer_id":61287359414602,"sku":"DSC-SUM-1KG-CAF","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Filter","offer_id":61287359447370,"sku":"DSC-SUM-1KG-FIL","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Espresso","offer_id":61287359480138,"sku":"DSC-SUM-1KG-ESP","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ AeroPress","offer_id":61287359512906,"sku":"DSC-SUM-1KG-AER","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/8994\/8490\/files\/mockup-sumatra-250g.jpg?v=1774560785","url":"https:\/\/deadsimplecoffee.co.uk\/products\/sumatra","provider":"Dead Simple Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}