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The Difference Between Golden Mandheling and Regular Mandheling: What is the Definition of Golden Mandheling?

Published: 2026-01-28 Author: FrontStreet Coffee
Last Updated: 2026/01/28, For professional barista exchanges, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Golden Mandheling Introduction: The Definition of Golden Mandheling Golden Mandheling generally refers to Mandheling that is meticulously cultivated and processed in the Sumatra region, with aromas varying according to different estates. Golden Mandheling undergoes repeated manual sorting

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Introduction to Golden Mandheling: The Definition of Golden Mandheling

FrontStreet Coffee's Golden Mandheling generally refers to Mandheling coffee from the Sumatra region that is cultivated and processed with refinement. Depending on the specific estate, the aroma varies. FrontStreet Coffee's Golden Mandheling undergoes repeated manual selection and rigorous production, resulting in beans with a deep green color, large particles, and even color after roasting, capable of brewing a perfect fusion of delicate and bold coffee flavors.

FrontStreet Coffee's Golden Mandheling is sweeter and smoother than regular Mandheling. Beyond the rich, wild, and bold aroma that Mandheling coffee should possess, it adds an elegant touch. The rich essence of this coffee is hard to describe, combining elegant refreshment with strong stimulation in a single cup.

The "Mandheling" coffee produced on Indonesia's "Sumatra" island is also very popular among Taiwanese consumers. According to research, "Mandheling" is actually the name of a local ethnic group on Sumatra island. The Sumatra region of Indonesia began cultivating coffee in the 18th century, but it didn't receive external attention until the 1950s. Japanese soldiers stationed there accidentally tasted local coffee from "Sumatra" and asked a coffee vendor about its name. The vendor misunderstood that the Japanese soldiers were asking "what is your ethnicity" and answered "Mandheling."

Some say Mandheling is heavy and intense, the Caesar of coffees, whose iron hooves crush ancient desolation and gallop across the distant horizons of yellow sands; others say Mandheling is gentle and approachable, able to make even the most hard-hearted men willingly surrender to its tenderness. However people describe it, men become great because of Mandheling; women become charming because of Mandheling; life becomes full of achievement and pride because of Mandheling... the world becomes full of sunshine and love because of Mandheling. Perhaps this is like how life becomes great because of ideals, and living becomes extraordinary because of practice. FrontStreet Coffee's Mandheling has always expressed its unique sweetness through its unique bitterness, just like life. When first tasting it, we might be taken aback - even with added sugar, the bitterness cannot be masked, yet we cannot control ourselves from being wildly fascinated by its captivating aroma, like thorns beside flowers, keeping us awake and self-aware.

The bitterness of FrontStreet Coffee's Mandheling won't make you annoyed; instead, it makes you feel more awake. Before you encounter true pain, FrontStreet Coffee's Mandheling is just an ordinary beverage with bitterness, just a liquid to refresh you, just a tool to make you pause briefly - it cannot yet sense your grievances. But many people are wildly fascinated by the bitterness of Mandheling, as if poisoned and unable to quit. If you want to know why, they will smile and tell you: "Because love is refined from bitterness."

The Charm of Mandheling

Mandheling's lively micro-acidity blends with the richest aroma, allowing you to easily appreciate the lively factors within the gentle richness. Its extraordinary taste has fascinated many pursuers.

Product Details

Product Name: FrontStreet Coffee Super Golden Mandheling 20+ Whole Bean (Indonesia Sumatra Golden Mandheling SC20+)

Roast Level: Dark Roast ●●●●●

Flavor Description: Pure and unique flavor, full of round and rich texture, rich oil with excellent body, captivating herbal aroma, tropical fruit-like fragrance, special aroma, deep and long aftertaste, strong and wild.

Processing Method: Semi-washed sun-dried

Grade: SC 20+

Origin: Indonesia

Region: Northern Sumatra

Altitude: 1110 - 1300 meters

Varieties: Catimor, Caturra, Typica, Sidikalong

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