Lake Tawar

Flavor : Black fruits, molasses, spice, treacle with a dark chocolate finish

The last decade has been challenging for Sumatran coffees.

Demand has constantly outstripped supply, and prices keep surging higher.

It's an expensive origin, up there with Kenya, Panama and Decaf's.

The high prices for Sumatran coffees are primarily due to strong buying interest from North American coffee brands such as Starbucks and Green Mountain. They tend to buy hundreds of tons at a time, causing shortfalls.

With excessive rains from years of La Nina weather patterns, the risk of taints will be considerably higher in Sumatra coffee than in other coffee origins.

Lake Tawar remains a stand-out favourite for many of our mycuppa customers.

One of the exciting aspects of this coffee has been how it ages - gracefully.

Most coffees (except Monsoon Malabar) begin the oxidization and degradation process from around Day 16.

Like Monsoon Malabar, Indonesian coffee holds its cup quality much longer than many other coffees.

This Lake Tawar single-origin offers bold, punchy and memorable coffee with or without milk.

Guide - Ah yes, the Indo coffee extraction challenge. You will need a finer grind than you think, then go finer again. Do not be afraid to choke this puppy with pressure during extraction, the Indo coffees will reward with plenty of juicy body.

Orders will ship via AusPost or StarTrack for large, bulky orders.

Sumatra coffee offer a bold, complex and nuanced cup. This is a classic profile for Indonesian coffees.

Sumatra Lake Tawar Coffee Beans: Intense Wet-Hulled Single Origin

Experience the intense, bold flavors of our Sumatra Lake Tawar coffee beans . This triple-picked, single-origin Arabica is widely regarded as one of the best Sumatran coffees . Processed using the traditional wet-hulled (Giling Basah) method, it develops a big, intensely sweet cup with prominent dark fruit and chocolate flavors . A super-clean, high-quality Lintong that maintains the complexity of wet-hulling without the typical earthy taints. Perfect for those seeking a potent, punchy, and complex Indonesian coffee.

Our Sumatra Lake Tawar coffee has built a considerable cult following since 2011, and for good reason. It offers an unparalleled flavor experience among Indonesian single-origin coffee .

If you are looking for a potent, complex coffee that always keeps you interested, the Lake Tawar is your perfect match.

Understanding Wet-Hulled (Giling Basah) Sumatran Coffees

The wet-hulled process is unique to Indonesian coffees and is the defining characteristic that gives Sumatran coffee beans their intense flavor and complexity.

This labor-intensive method involves hulling the coffee at a high moisture content, resulting in a higher moisture level in the finished raw bean. While this carries risks (like fermentation or mould taints), our stringent quality control ensures we only purchase lots, like this Lake Tawar , that pass our critical tests.

Our 42+ years of experience in coffee guarantees a unique, untainted, and superior product.

A Single Origin coffee comes from one identifiable country, region, producer, farm or lot. This allows the coffee’s individual character to be more clearly expressed than it might be in a blend.

Start with the flavour profile rather than the country name alone. Consider whether you prefer chocolate and caramel, fruit and sweetness, bright acidity, floral aromas or heavier body.

Balanced, full-bodied coffees with rounded sweetness are usually the easiest starting point. Colombian, Brazilian and some Central American coffees are often approachable choices for customers beginning to explore Single Origins.

Not necessarily. Single Origin coffees are valued for their distinctive character, while blends are designed to provide balance, consistency and a particular flavour profile. The better choice depends on what you enjoy and how you brew.

Yes. Many Single Origin coffees perform very well as espresso, although some are brighter, lighter or more delicate than traditional espresso blends. The result depends on the coffee, roast profile and brewing recipe.

Yes. Single Origin coffees are seasonal agricultural products, so availability can change as harvests, lots and supply conditions vary. Even when the country remains the same, the region, producer, variety or flavour profile may change over time. Often twice or three times a year.

Black fruits, molasses, spice, treacle with a dark chocolate finish

Flavour is influenced by origin, altitude, climate, soil, coffee variety, processing method, harvest conditions and roasting. These variables can create noticeable differences in sweetness, acidity, body and aroma.