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INDONESIA MANDAILING NATAL KOMASTI OTTO

INDONESIA MANDAILING NATAL KOMASTI OTTO

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Komasti

Mandailing is often highlighted as a historic origin of specialty coffee, known for its unique flavors that have captivated the market. This legacy inspired us to source coffee from this remarkable region.

Sourcing coffee from Mandailing in West Sumatra is no easy task, but with our partners at Onma Coffee, we’re able to bring in beans from seven villages across the region. Our latest release showcases a standout coffee from Mandailing Natal region, grown at 1300 meters, offering some of the tastiest Sumatran coffee we’ve ever had.

Our good friend Sofyan at Onma Coffee continually shares the joy and passion intrinsic to Mandailing coffee. Our newest selection hails from the Mandailing Natal region a meticulously curated microlot of Komasti varietal. Initially introduced by the Indonesia Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute (ICCRI) as a solution to leaf rust disease, this resilient varietal not only bolsters coffee production but also provides significant benefits to local farmers.

Komasti represents an enhanced evolution of the Catimor lineage, refining its predecessor’s characteristic herbal profile into a vibrant tapestry of tropical fruit notes. As a filter coffee, it unfolds layers of dried lychee, honeydew sweetness, tart pineapple jam, and a delicate floral finish. Mandailing steadfastly upholds its reputation, consistently delivering a genuine specialty coffee experience.

The Producer

Indonesia's specialty coffee industry is going through changes with a new wave of young coffee producers. These types of coffee producers not only produce top-quality coffee but also carry pride in their work, which significantly contributes to traceability and transparency in sourcing coffee from origin. Determined to make a change, Sofyan Ali moved to Yogjakarta, Java, with the goal of introducing traceable Mandailing coffee to the local market.

Starting with 70 kg in 2021, Sofyan created Onma coffee and sent samples to coffee roastery around Yogjakarta to promote Mandailing coffee. Like most of the cases, not many coffee roastery dare try new coffee sold by unknown coffee producers. Despite the challenge, Sofyan slowly gained trust and started to sell to small roastery. From 7 kg per month, and now he is able to sell 600–700 kg per month. This does not come easy without his commitment to produce better coffee. He keeps asking for feedback from coffee roasters, which is crucial to helping small coffee producers like him alter the processing method and maintain consistency in producing good coffee.

At Arkib, we are happy to partner with small producers like Onma Coffee, which has a vision and goal to produce traceable specialty coffee. Moving forward, we are looking to seasonally offer Mandailing coffee sourced from seven villages around the Mandailing region. Nothing beats the excitement of sourcing, roasting, and offering coffee directly from its origin.

    • Cupping Score 85.25pts

      Fragrance
      green apple, melon, milk candy, nougat, star anise, lychee

      Aroma
      sugarcane, orange, vietnamese coriander

      Flavour
      herbal, lychee, grape, apple, pulasan, starfruit, soursop, berries, sweet tropical fruits, licorice

      Aftertaste

      Acid
      medium | phosphoric > malic acidity, green apple

      Body
      medium high | bold, syrupy, round

      Balance
      pointed, harmony, structured

      Overall
      harmony and well balance Sumatra coffee with clean flavour
    • Roasting Schedule

      Roasting on every day from Monday to Thursday
      Cut-off order 3:00 p.m. Sunday and 3:00 p.m. Wednesday

      Retail and Wholesale Order
      Roasting on every Monday and Thursday

      Delivery on the next day
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