How are the prices of aged Mandheling coffee beans? Which brand of aged Mandheling coffee is best?

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What is Aged Mandheling?

Aged Mandheling is a distinctive specialty Mandheling coffee created through special and complex processing methods applied to fresh Golden Mandheling beans, followed by over 5 years of special storage. 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 developed, transporting coffee from Indonesia to other countries took a considerable amount of time. As time passed, the originally moisture-rich fresh coffee beans gradually dried, and the exposure to sea breezes added a rather special flavor! With the advancement of modern shipping greatly reducing transport time, coffee with such special flavors has become a specialty processed coffee bean.

Processing aged beans is a technical skill that requires close monitoring during the aging process of the coffee beans. Warehouse humidity and temperature have standard requirements, and the beans in gunny sacks must be periodically turned to prevent differences in humidity between top and bottom or mold that would render them useless. The goal is not to diminish the flavor but to create another flavor—and a pleasant one at that! Therefore, this bean can also be called a "kung fu" bean.

Mandheling Coffee Overview

Mandheling is a premium coffee bean grown at altitudes of 750-1500 meters in mountainous regions. It is a rare Arabica variety in Indonesia, which mainly produces Robusta. Due to altitude, climate, and various environmental factors, the grown coffee beans have rich aroma, full body, strong flavor, with some hints of chocolate and syrup.

It is precisely because of its rich intensity and vibrant, lively character—without astringency or acidity—that this flavor is so special, providing an unforgettable taste experience and aromatic enjoyment.

Bean Information

Variety: Typica

Region: Aceh Province

Flavor Notes: Spices, caramel, woody, earthy

Flavor Description

The dry aroma has notes of glutinous rice, malt, spices, caramel, and wood. The wet aroma after adding hot water reveals dark roasted caramel and pine notes, with a faint earthy fragrance. Upon entry, the mouthfeel is strongly and stimulatingly bitter, with clove and woody aromatic flavors, spice and mint notes, and a strong, persistent aftertaste.

Suitable for coffee lovers who prefer bitter flavors!

Product Details

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

The Art of Aged Coffee

Just as wine improves with age, coffee beans can also undergo aging treatment. Successful aged beans have their acidic and astringent components precipitate and convert to sugars, making the coffee mellower.

Perhaps due to soil, climate, and bean characteristics, currently the most successful and highest-quality aged beans are found in Indonesia and India. Indonesian aged beans are most famous for Mandheling and Old Brown Java. During production, the beans are first removed from their pods and dried. When the moisture content reaches a certain level, the pods are not scraped off to protect the coffee beans, which are then sealed and stored in a warehouse.

Warehouse humidity and temperature have specific operational standards, and the pods in gunny sacks must be regularly turned to prevent differences in humidity between top and bottom or mold that would render them useless. The maturation of aged beans takes at least two to three years, truly earning them the name "kung fu" beans. Aged beans have a yellowish-brown or dark brown color, excellent sweetness, and can be used for both single-origin and espresso coffee.

Aged Mandheling Specifications

Country: Indonesia

Grade: G1

Origin: Sumatra

Roast Level: Medium-dark roast

Processing Method: Semi-washed

Aged Golden Mandheling Brewing Guide

Hand-pour Mandheling: 15g of coffee, medium grind (Fuji ghost tooth grinder setting 4), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour 30g of water for 27 seconds bloom, then pour to 105g and pause. Wait until the water level drops to half before continuing to pour, slowly pouring until reaching 225g. Avoid the tail end. Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Important Notice :

前街咖啡 FrontStreet Coffee has moved to new addredd:

FrontStreet Coffee Address: 315,Donghua East Road,GuangZhou

Tel:020 38364473