Sumatrans offer a funkiness unlike most other origins (closest similar would be a Monsooned Malabar) and when a good Sumatran is roasted well, it can deliver sublime complexity, texture and rich layers in the cup. For the inexperienced roaster, this can be somewhat off-putting in attempting to find a desired roast level based on visual cues.īut wait, this is part of the appeal.something unique and very individual. Sumatrans are an ugly looking green bean, they don't smell particularly nice in green or fresh roasted form and can at times have all sorts of various colours and shapes (screen size).ĭuring a roast, Sumatrans 'give off' a lot more chaff than many other bean types and depending upon the desired roast level at lighter shades they can exhibit a motley appearance - just like some of the beans have not been completely roasted. OK, let me confess upfront I am a fan of quality Sumatran coffees. Recent trends to 'improve' upon the processing methods and techniques of Sumatran coffees are resulting in some mixed outcomes.

Sumatran coffees are processed in a way unlike any other origin

Roasting sumatra coffee beans