Aged Mandheling Flavor and Aroma: Types and Prices of Aged Mandheling Coffee

Brewing Instructions

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Pour-over Mandheling: 15g of coffee, medium grind (Fuji ghost tooth grinder #4), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour with 30g water for 27 seconds pre-infusion, then pour to 105g and pause. Wait until the water level drops to half, then slowly pour until reaching 225g. Avoid the tail section. Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Aged Mandheling Overview

Aged Mandheling is produced by taking fresh Golden Mandheling beans and subjecting them to special and complex processing methods, followed by over 5 years of specialized storage, creating a distinctive and unique character. Like Golden Mandheling, annual production is limited. Due to the high difficulty and complexity of processing and storage, aged beans have even smaller yields, highlighting their preciousness.

Such aged coffee actually has a long history in Indonesia. Because early shipping was not so advanced, transporting coffee from Indonesia to other countries took considerable time. Over time, the originally moisture-rich fresh coffee beans gradually dried, and exposure to sea breezes added a rather special flavor! — With modern shipping advances greatly reducing transport time, such uniquely flavored coffee has become a specially processed coffee variety.

Processing aged beans is a technical skill that requires careful monitoring during the aging process. Warehouse humidity and temperature have standard requirements, and the bags of coffee pods must be periodically turned to prevent differences in humidity levels between top and bottom or mold that would render them useless. The goal is not to lose flavor but to create another pleasant flavor! Therefore, these beans can also be called "kung fu" beans.

Coffee Details

Variety: Typica

Region: Aceh Province

Flavor notes: Spice, caramel, woody, earthy

Mandheling grows at elevations of 750-1500 meters in mountainous regions, producing premium coffee beans. In Indonesia, which primarily produces Robusta, it is a rare Arabica variety. Due to altitude, climate, and various environmental factors, the grown coffee beans have rich aroma, full body, intense flavor, with some chocolate and syrup notes. Because it carries rich body and vibrant yet lively character, without astringency or acidity, this distinctive taste creates an unforgettable sensory experience and olfactory enjoyment.

Flavor Description

Dry aroma reveals sticky rice, malt, spice, caramel, and woody notes. After adding hot water, the wet aroma presents deep roasted caramel and pine notes, with light earthy fragrance. Upon entry, the mouthfeel is strongly stimulating bitterness with clove and woody aromatic flavors, spice notes and minty sensations, plus strong, persistent aftertaste.

Suitable for coffee lovers who prefer bitter profiles!

Product Information

Manufacturer: FrontStreet Coffee

Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, FrontStreet Coffee

Contact: 020-38364473

Shelf life: 90 days

Net weight: 227g

Packaging: Bulk

Origin: Indonesia

Aged Coffee Processing

Like wine that gets better with age, coffee beans can also undergo aging treatment. Successful aged beans have their acidic and astringent components transformed into sugars through sedimentation, making the coffee more rounded.

Perhaps due to soil, climate, and bean characteristics, currently the highest success rate and best quality aged beans come from Indonesia and India. Indonesian aged beans are most famous for Mandheling and Old Brown Java. During production, the coffee pods are first taken out and dried. When moisture content reaches a certain level, the pods are not removed to protect the coffee beans, then sealed and stored in warehouses. Warehouse humidity and temperature have specific operational standards, and the burlap bags of pods must be regularly turned to prevent humidity differences or mold that would cause spoilage.

The maturation of aged beans takes at least two to three years, making them truly "kung fu" beans. Aged beans have yellowish-brown or dark brown color with excellent sweetness, suitable for both single-origin and espresso brewing.

Aged Mandheling Specifications

Country: Indonesia

Grade: G1

Origin: Sumatra

Roast level: Medium-dark roast

Processing method: Semi-washed

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Important Notice :

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