Gajah Mountain Sumatra Wholebean Coffee 200g

A single origin from Sumatra, Indonesia — bold, distinctive and deeply satisfying. Dark roasted with a rich and creamy body, notes of earthy herbal chocolate, treacle and ginger cake. SCA quality score: 84.0. Roasted fresh to order.

Sourced through Union Direct Trade from smallholder farmers in Sumatra. The unique wet-hulled processing method (Giling Basah) typical of Sumatra gives this coffee its distinctive low-acidity, full-bodied character — quite unlike any African or Latin American origin. Varietals: Typica, Bourbon and Tim Tim. Deep and rich tones described by Union as "like walking through a forest after rainfall."

Union is a certified B Corp.

Directions for use: Grind fresh before brewing. Best brewed as cafetiere or espresso. As espresso: treacle, ginger cake and a caramel finish. As filter: low acidity, bourbon chocolate biscuit, bold earthy chocolate.

Ingredients: 100% Arabica coffee beans.

FAQs

What does Gajah Mountain taste like?
Rich, creamy and earthy with notes of herbal chocolate, malt, treacle and ginger cake. As a milk drink, expect a delightful caramel finish. As filter: low acidity with a bold, earthy chocolate character and bourbon biscuit notes.

Why is Sumatran coffee different?
Sumatran coffees are processed using the wet-hulled (Giling Basah) method, which produces a distinct low-acidity, full-bodied, earthy profile that sets them apart from washed or naturally processed coffees from other origins.

What roast level is this?
Dark roast — bringing out the rich, intense chocolate and earthy character that Sumatra is known for, with a very full body and minimal acidity.

Where exactly does this coffee come from?
From Aceh, Sumatra — the northern tip of the Indonesian island, known for producing some of Indonesia's finest coffee.

Is this good for espresso?
Yes — the dark roast and full body make it an excellent espresso, particularly well-suited to milk-based drinks like flat whites and lattes.