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Sumatran coffee is one of the most outstanding coffee variety. It has a complex and rich flavor. This article explains about this coffee characteristics, Sumatran regions of coffee production and the processing of this variety.

Sumatran Coffee Varieties

• It is one of the smoothest, heaviest and complex coffee. This coffee is dry processed or semi washed. This coffee is mostly produced in the west and south coast region of Sumatra. The coffee beans grown in the west of Sumatra is sweeter than the other coffee varieties.
• Other coffee variety that is grown in Sumatra is manheling. It is the most loved coffee variety. It is produced in the south coast region. It is named after the Indonesian people who started the production of this coffee.
• Manheling is one of the most finest coffee variety in the world. It has a complex and distinct flavor. The reason for the flavor is its growth conditions. This coffee is grown on slopes with rich volcanic soils. Warm climate serves to provide a truly unique flavor to the brew. These are some of the factors that contribute to the flavor of coffee. When these beans are roasted the flavors are even more developed and acidity is less noticeable.
• Generally, these beans are high priced due to their distinct appearance. They are generally green and asymmetrical. Drying techniques used for this coffee beans is also responsible for coffee distinctiveness.

How is Sumatran Coffee Processed

• These beans are partially washed and the layer surrounding the beans is stripped. The bean is then dried till it attains a dark green color. Roasting does not produce much color to this coffee bean.
• In other areas, skins are removed and placed in bags overnight. Placing of these beans overnight helps in fermentation of the bean. The next day pulp is removed and beans are dried. In this method drying is carried out for three times. These processing methods affect the quality of the coffee.