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Published: 2026-01-28 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/28, Professional coffee knowledge exchange More coffee bean information Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style) The origin of Mandheling has an interesting story, Around 1945, Japanese soldiers stationed there at the time drank locally produced coffee on Sumatra Island and found it very delicious. They wanted to ask the vendor the name of the coffee, but due to the language barrier, that Mandheling

The Origin of Mandheling

The origin of Mandheling has an interesting story. Around 1945, Japanese soldiers stationed in the region tasted local coffee produced on the island of Sumatra and found it exceptionally delicious. When they tried to ask the vendor about the coffee's name, due to language barriers, the vendor from the Mandheling ethnic group mistakenly thought they were asking where he was from, so he answered "Mandheling."

Several years later, after retiring from military service, the Japanese soldiers still couldn't forget this wonderful taste. They traveled to Sumatra to inquire about exporting the local "Mandheling coffee" to Japan, which led to its popularity to this day.

Indonesia's Coffee Production

Indonesia is one of the major coffee bean producing countries. The main production areas are located on islands near the equator: Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi. In fact, coffee beans produced on each island have different aromas and flavors. Even the same coffee bean variety produces various rich taste profiles due to different origins.

Mandheling Coffee Characteristics

Mandheling is a favorite among many lovers of rich coffee. The first sip reveals honey-like sweetness with a gentle bitterness that creates waves of sweet aroma and throat notes. This bean possesses excellent sweetness and lingering aftertaste characteristics.

Mandheling was once hailed as the world's finest unique wet-hulled coffee beans.

In our country, Mandheling coffee receives extremely high evaluations and is one of the single-origin coffee products with the highest acceptance rate, second only to Japan.

Today, any coffee beans produced from red cherry fruits harvested in Indonesia and processed using the unique wet-hulled method are sold as Mandheling coffee beans.

Gold Mandheling

However, not all Mandheling is Gold Mandheling. Gold Mandheling is produced by Indonesia's finest coffee company, P.W.N. PWN is the abbreviation of Indonesia's Pawani company. Gold Mandheling produced by P.W.N is packaged in 30-kilogram bags, each with a guarantee certificate. The English name "Gold Mandheling" has now been registered by Pawani Company in Indonesia.

Gold Mandheling is harvested purely by hand, using exquisite agricultural processing techniques and employing hand-picking methods. Through four rounds of screening and selection to remove defective beans, high-quality coffee beans are produced. Generally, Mandheling from Sumatra carries some earthy notes and finishes with a strong grassy flavor. If deeply roasted, it may also have bitterness. In contrast, the carefully selected Gold Mandheling features plump beans, rich aroma, and a taste profile that is richer, rounder, and more mellow than regular Mandheling. The finish brings a slight sweetness, making it the best choice for those who enjoy adding milk!

Roasting and Brewing

The renowned Mandheling is an Asian bean. Asian beans have high body, and Mandheling beans are characterized by their herbal flavor notes. Generally, roasters choose medium-dark roasting to pursue the unique richness of Asian beans.

FrontStreet Coffee chooses medium-dark roasting to express the flavor of Mandheling.