Indonesia Sumatra Lintong – Tano Batak
Origin & Heritage
This coffee comes from the Lintong and Dolok Sanggul regions of North Sumatra, Indonesia, near the shores of Lake Toba, the world's largest volcanic lake. The name Tano Batak means "Batak Land," honoring the Batak people and their rich cultural heritage. Grown at 4,600–5,100 feet above sea level, these are the highest coffee altitudes in North Sumatra, producing beans with remarkable character.
Farming & Processing
- Smallholder farmers cultivate the coffee on fertile volcanic soils.
- Beans are collected through weekly village markets by six trusted collectors.
- Processing uses the traditional Giling Basah (wet-hulled) method, unique to Sumatra, which enhances body and depth.
- After wet-hulling at 28–32% moisture, the coffee is dried in greenhouses and carefully hand-sorted to maintain premium quality.
Flavor Profile
Tano Batak is known for its bold, complexity, cola, dark chocolate, pipe tobacco with a heavy body
Why It Stands Out
- Premium Covoya brand lot with screen size 16+ for consistency
- Microlot-level care: each lot processed separately for traceability and quality
- Represents the highest-altitude coffees in North Sumatra, giving it a distinctive edge in flavor and intensity.
Indonesia Sumatra Lintong – Tano Batak is a bold, premium coffee grown at the highest altitudes of North Sumatra near Lake Toba. With notes of cherry cola, dark chocolate, and pipe tobacco, this heavy-bodied cup reflects the heritage of the Batak people and the unique wet-hulled processing of Sumatra. Carefully sourced from smallholder farmers and hand-sorted for quality, it's a true showcase of Sumatra's finest.
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