Aged Mandheling Coffee Growing Region Guide & Brewing Methods

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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 coffee cherries are first dried, and when the moisture content reaches a certain level, the husks are not removed to protect the coffee beans, then they are sealed and stored in warehouses. The warehouse's humidity and temperature must follow specific operational standards, and the coffee cherries in jute bags 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, making them truly "kung fu beans." Aged beans have a yellowish-brown or dark brown color with excellent sweetness, making them suitable for both single-origin and espresso coffee.

Aged Mandheling

Country: Indonesia

Grade: G1

Origin: Sumatra

Roast Level: Medium-dark roast

Processing Method: Semi-washed

Aged Golden Mandheling

For pour-over Mandheling: Use 15g of coffee, ground to medium consistency (using Fujiyama grinder #4), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour 30g of water and let it bloom for 27 seconds. Continue pouring until reaching 105g, then pause. Wait until the water level in the coffee bed drops to halfway, then continue pouring slowly until reaching 225g. Avoid the tail end. Water-to-coffee ratio is 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Aged Mandheling is produced by taking fresh Golden Mandheling from the current year and subjecting it to special and complex processing methods, followed by over 5 years of special storage, resulting in a distinctive and unique Mandheling character. Like Golden Mandheling, annual production is limited. Due to the high difficulty and complexity of processing and storage, the production of aged beans is even smaller, highlighting their precious nature. Such aged coffee actually has a long history in Indonesia, because early shipping was not so advanced—transporting coffee from Indonesia to other countries required considerable time. Over time, the originally moisture-rich fresh coffee beans gradually dried, and the exposure to sea breezes added a quite special flavor! With the advancement of modern shipping significantly reducing transport time, coffee with such special flavors has become a specialty processed bean.

Processing aged beans is a technical skill that requires close monitoring during the coffee bean aging process. The warehouse's humidity and temperature must meet standard requirements, and the coffee cherries in jute bags must be turned periodically 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—a pleasant flavor! Therefore, this bean can also be called a "kung fu" bean.

Mandheling is a premium coffee bean grown at altitudes of 750-1500 meters in mountainous regions. In Indonesia, which primarily produces Robusta, it is a rare Arabica variety. Due to altitude, climate, and various environmental factors, the cultivated coffee beans have rich aroma, full-bodied texture, strong flavor, with some notes of chocolate and syrup. It is precisely because of its rich body and vibrant, lively character—non-astringent and non-acidic—that this flavor is particularly special, providing an unforgettable taste experience and olfactory enjoyment.

Variety: Typica

Region: Aceh Province

Flavor Notes: Spices, caramel, woody, earthy

Flavor Description

The dry aroma presents flavors of glutinous rice, malt, spices, caramel, and wood. After adding hot water, the wet aroma reveals dark roasted caramel and pine notes, with a faint earthy fragrance. Upon entry, the mouthfeel is strong and stimulatingly bitter, with flavors of clove and woody aromatics, spice characteristics and minty notes, plus a strong, persistent aftertaste.

Suitable for coffee lovers who prefer bitter profiles!

Manufacturer: FrontStreet Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee)
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, FrontStreet Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee)
Contact: 020-38364473
Shelf Life: 90 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk
Origin: Indonesia

Just as wine improves with age, coffee beans can also undergo aging treatment. In successfully aged beans, acidic and astringent components transform into sugars through sedimentation, making the coffee smoother and more rounded.

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