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Product Details Return to Top Tasting Notes This coffee is a true success story, for us, and for the people in and around Aceh Province, Sumatra. Sumatra is one of the world's more exotic coffee destinations, peopled by folks of tremendous character... character they've demonstrated again and again by their enduring spirit and resourcefulness in the face of one calamitous natural disaster after another. That character can be read in the coffee, as well, which is richly aromatic, lush, hefty, loamy and distinctly tropical. This cup is round and smooth in body and offers a hint of chocolate, dark fruit and citrus. Rating: 88 Points (out of 100)Richly sweet flavor and aroma combines earth and aromatic wood with distant suggestions of fruit and chocolate. Muted acidity and a heavy, rather rough mouthfeel that smoothes out in a sweet but simple finish.— Kenneth Davids, CoffeeReview.com, October, 2010 About Green Mountain Coffee® A great tasting cup of coffee can give you a whole new perspective. It's a moment to pause, reflect, and reprioritize. That moment is what inspires us to make coffee that benefits everyone it touches. From carefully sourcing and roasting the highest quality beans, to supporting small farms and protecting the environment, we focus on what's important. That's why we at Green Mountain Coffee® believe a good cup of coffee can change your day... but a great cup of coffee can help change the world. Notes From Origin Beans from Sumatra have always been highly prized not only because of their full flavor, but also because of their distinct appearance. Sumatran coffee beans, when green, are often asymmetrical in shape and have a deep aquamarine tint. Beginning in the 18th Century when the popularity of Sumatran coffee rose significantly, the unique shape and hue helped European merchants recognize authentic Sumatran coffee beans. However, Sumatran coffee's distinct appearance isn't the only factor contributing to the coffee's uniqueness. The unusual drying techniques employed by Sumatran coffee farmers also contribute to the coffee's distinctiveness. These techniques involve an extended period of the coffee bean's exposure to the pulp of the berry after the berry has been harvested—a process which is believed to produce deeper tones in the brewed coffee. The KSU Arinagata coop grows 100 percent organic beans.
Ratings and Reviews Return to Top REVIEW SNAPSHOT®by PowerReviews Green Mountain CoffeeFair Trade Organic Sumatran Reserve 4.2 (based on 13 reviews)Ratings Distribution5 Stars (8)4 Stars (2)3 Stars (1)2 Stars (2)1 Stars (0)77% of respondents would recommend this to a friend. ProsPleasing aroma (9)Balanced acidity (8)Attractive mouthfeel/body (7)Exceptional/interesting flavor (7)Smooth taste (7)ConsThin or watery mouthfeel/body (4)Not enough flavor (3)Best UsesAutomatic drip/filter (5)French press (5)Manual pour-over/drip (5)Single-cup/pods (5)Reviewer Profile:Average joe (7), Health conscious (4), Socially/environmentally conscious (4)Reviewed by 13 customersSort byNewestOldestHighest ratingLowest ratingMost helpfulLeast helpfulDisplaying reviews 1-10Back to topPrevious | Next »10/19/2012(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful) 2.0Nothing special By 57jewelsfrom OhioAbout Me Average Joe, Coffee JunkieProsBalanced AcidityNot BitterSmooth TasteConsBrewed Up WeakNot Enough FlavorRoasted Too LightThin Or Watery Mouthfeel/BodyBest UsesFrench PressK-cup PodManual Pour-Over/DripComments about Green Mountain Coffee Fair Trade Organic Sumatran Reserve:I was excited to try something different, so based on good reviews I ordered this in. I fresh ground it, & brewed it in "my own K-cup" - packed it to brew strong. But I was very disappointed. It brewed up weak, with very little aroma. It was mild, smooth, with balanced acidity - so someone in the market for a light brew might like it. I will agree with a couple of the other reviewers in that it did have a sweet, smooth finish. But alas, I will not order this one again.Comment on this review3/28/2012(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful) 5.0Fantastic, 1 of the best By Thajeeperfrom Northern VirginiaAbout Me Average JoeProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyBalanced AcidityExceptional/Interesting FlavorPleasing AromaSmooth TasteConsBest UsesAutomatic Drip/FilterFrench PressGiftsManual Pour-Over/DripPercolatorSingle-Cup/PodsComments about Green Mountain Coffee Fair Trade Organic Sumatran Reserve:It pains me to see reviewers to rate this coffee low because hands down, Sumatra coffee is listed as one of the best in the world consistently. Don't believe me, then google it. This coffee is my hands down fave with a nice earthy taste with just a hint of sweetness and spice. Any of the Sumatran coffees are best dark roasted because it best enhances their earthieness. And carefull on the sweet stuff, because this coffee has a sweet note that will enhance just a tad with creamer or sugar.Comment on this review12/29/2011(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful) 5.0This coffee is awesome! By Sunflower67from Lewisville, TXAbout Me Average JoeProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyBalanced AcidityExceptional/Interesting FlavorPleasing AromaPleasing RoastSmooth TasteConsBest UsesSingle-Cup/PodsComments about Green Mountain Coffee Fair Trade Organic Sumatran Reserve:I use this coffee as my go-to morning coffee everyday! It's the perfect blend for me.Comment on this review6/15/2011(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful) 4.0Solid Daily Coffee By Daily Coffee Drinkerfrom Nashville,TNAbout Me Average Joe, Health Conscious, Socially/Environmentally ConsciousProsExceptional/Interesting FlavorNot BitterPleasing AromaPleasing RoastSmooth TasteConsNot Enough FlavorThin Or Watery Mouthfeel/BodyBest UsesAutomatic Drip/FilterManual Pour-Over/DripComments about Green Mountain Coffee Fair Trade Organic Sumatran Reserve:This is just a great coffee it has such bold flavor that I normally find in a much darker roast, but it is a much lighter and very smooth. This coffee is perfect for all coffee drinkers people who perfer lighter roast and people who perfer darker roasts as my houshold does. This is currently our favorite coffeeComment on this review6/11/2011 2.0Disappointed By Wordsilkfrom Norwalk, CTAbout Me Average JoeProsNot BitterPleasing AromaSmooth TasteConsNot Enough FlavorThin Or Watery Mouthfeel/BodyBest UsesComments about Green Mountain Coffee Fair Trade Organic Sumatran Reserve:Flavor is weak, doesn't taste enough like coffee, tastes watery (and I made it extra strong). I'll never order this again.Comment on this review6/3/2011(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful) 3.0Like Dark Roast, Strong & Complex By teafrom USAAbout Me Socially/Environmentally ConsciousProsConsUnappealing Or Flat AromaUnbalanced Or Sharp AcidityUnpleasant AftertasteUnpleasant FlavorBest UsesFrench PressManual Pour-Over/DripComments about Green Mountain Coffee Fair Trade Organic Sumatran Reserve:This is more like a dark roast than a medium roast. I wasn't expecting something this bold. Has a smokey flavor, but yes sweet, too. Its not what I was looking for. And with the Tiger picture, I thought this was African, but it's Indonesian. Should have read the description better. Tastes like a dark roast. Its deep and complex, not light and crisp.Comment on this review4/19/2010(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful) 5.0BEST BY FAR!!!!! By Lanefrom Wind Lake; WIAbout Me Coffee ConnoisseurProsPleasing AromaSmooth TasteConsBest UsesAutomatic Drip/FilterEspressoFrench PressGiftsManual Pour-Over/DripPercolatorSingle-Cup/PodsComments about Green Mountain Coffee Fair Trade Organic Sumatran Reserve:THE BEST BY FAR!!! So Far this is the stuff I have to "HAVE"!!! I used to like Carabou Mahogangy. It's not even close!!! I grind just enough for the morning, (for use in the K-cup re-useable filter cup) K-cups are O.K., but nothing like grinding it fresh!!! You Know I'm right!!! None of that flavored creamer ethier!!! Just alittle half and half, KILLER BREW!!!!Gift:NoComment on this review11/18/2009(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful) 5.0just tried first cups this week... By howardfrom Penna, USAAbout Me Health ConsciousProsUniqueConsBest UsesMorningComments about Green Mountain Coffee Fair Trade Organic Sumatran Reserve:of course, i like the fact that this one is organic and fair trade sourced. i was surprised to see it spec'd as a Light Roast. with this flavor, i thought it was much darker. that said, the Light Roast may be why i didn't get any burned tastes in the cups so far.a very exotic coffee.5 stars!!!!!Gift:NoComment on this review2/19/2009(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful) 5.0ONE OF MY FAVORITES!!! By CBB :):):)from IllinoisAbout Me Average Joe, Coffee addict lol, Health ConsciousProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyBalanced AcidityExceptional/Interesting FlavorNot BitterPleasing AromaSmooth TasteConsBest UsesSingle-Cup/PodsComments about Green Mountain Coffee Fair Trade Organic Sumatran Reserve:I drink this coffee every day...it is either my morning or after noon cup. This or the Lake and Lodge..it's always a toss up. My boyfriend bought me a mini brewer and I have tried many different k-cups and Green Mountain is the best!Gift:NoComment on this review1/1/2009 5.0It's Great By Craig Tfrom OhioAbout Me Just a guyProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyBalanced AcidityExceptional/Interesting FlavorPleasing AromaConsBest UsesSingle-Cup/PodsComments about Green Mountain Coffee Fair Trade Organic Sumatran Reserve:Very delicious. Strong, but not overly.Gift:NoComment on this reviewDisplaying reviews 1-10Back to topPrevious | Next »
Here's a Google Map of the KSU Arinagata coop: View KSU Arinagata, Takengon, Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia in a larger map
Here's a Google Map of the KSU Arinagata coop: View KSU Arinagata, Takengon, Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia in a larger map