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Product Details Return to Top Tasting Notes Deeply toned and mellow – like the thrum of the wind in the giant bamboo of Sumatra's highlands. This coffee’s fragrance offers notes of clove and cardamom. In the cup it expresses cedar and port wine, earth and moss. We savor its syrupy body, and its smoke and caramel finish. Rating: 85 Points (out of 100)"In the aroma an intense wood smoke character with hints of cedar and a vague fruitiness. Soft and simple in the cup with sweet notes of charred wood, leather and a hint of earth. The finish is round and dry; a slight astringency diminishes and allows sweetness to prevail in the long."— Kenneth Davids, CoffeeReview.com, August 2009 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. While much of Sumatra's coffee is grown today in the region of mighty Lake Toba – a huge volcanic crater lake in the center of the island – the majority of our coffee comes from a number of different fair trade co-ops around Lake Tawar in the northern reaches of Aceh province, the same land where coffee was first introduced here by colonists in the 18th century. One of our suppliers, the Gayo Organic Farmers Association, has started a project to bring safe drinking water to more than 1,500 people. The cooperative has also saved funds to help farmers with the reconstruction of their homes, many of which were destroyed in the war, and to aid in the construction of two new schools. This coffee has truly delightful qualities in its origin as well as in the cup.
Ratings and Reviews Return to Top REVIEW SNAPSHOT®by PowerReviews Green Mountain Coffee10oz GRND FT Sumatra Lk Tawar 4.9 (based on 7 reviews)Ratings Distribution5 Stars (6)4 Stars (1)3 Stars (0)2 Stars (0)1 Stars (0)100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend. ProsExceptional/interesting flavor (5)Pleasing aroma (5)Attractive mouthfeel/body (4)Pleasing roast (4)Balanced acidity (3)ConsBest UsesReviewer Profile:Coffee connoisseur (3), Foodie (3)Reviewed by 7 customersSort byNewestOldestHighest ratingLowest ratingMost helpfulLeast helpfulDisplaying reviews 1-7Back to top8/17/2010 5.0love this coffee!!! By LeftmyheartinVTfrom alexandria, vaAbout Me Foodie, Health ConsciousProsExceptional/Interesting FlavorNot BitterPleasing AromaSmooth TasteConsBest UsesComments about Green Mountain Coffee 10oz GRND FT Sumatra Lk Tawar:Love the flavor! My new favorite regular coffee!Gift:NoComment on this review3/16/2009(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful) 5.0Can not be replaced By Stonington IIIfrom New EnglandAbout Me I just know what I likeProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyBalanced AcidityExceptional/Interesting FlavorImitates a Desert CakeNot BitterPleasing AromaPleasing RoastSmooth TasteConsNO cons about this brewBest UsesComments about Green Mountain Coffee 10oz GRND FT Sumatra Lk Tawar:When friends make a point to ask about the specific type of coffee so they can buy it you know it's good, even friends that normally do not enjoy coffee very much. (until they found this one)This one has an all around flavor and body about it. I have tried to find another that would mimic this Sumatra but they have all failed so far..., and failed by a wide margin.Exceptional, all the way around, truly.Gift:NoComment on this review12/7/2008(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful) 5.0Spoil Yourself! By Music Fan!from ST CHARLES, ILAbout Me Coffee ConnoisseurProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyExceptional/Interesting FlavorPleasing AromaPleasing RoastConsBest UsesFrench PressComments about Green Mountain Coffee 10oz GRND FT Sumatra Lk Tawar:I prefer this coffee on weekends,it has a great aroma and taste it is bold,in fact so bold I cant drink it everyday as it tends to become overpowering and really too much of a good thing,it is best enjoyed as a treat on weekends,a treat for yourself! This is my faverite coffee.Gift:NoComment on this review5/29/2008 5.0THE boldest, cup of coffee By chileeqzinefrom Tampa, FloridaAbout Me Chef, Coffee Connoisseur, conservation,we must help, Foodie, Socially/Environmentally ConsciousProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyBalanced AcidityBold flavorlow acidityExceptional/Interesting FlavorGood With Sweetener/WhitenerLong, Satisfying AftertastePleasing AromaPleasing RoastConsBest UsesAutomatic Drip/FilterEspressoin a choc. cake mixComments about Green Mountain Coffee 10oz GRND FT Sumatra Lk Tawar:We just tried this coffee, the Sumatran, two days ago...before we were buying from your competion, but this coffee has such a mild acidity than the other co., it now has a new place in my coffee canister...in fact, we have begun using only this product..my husband can even drink it when he comes home from work..no more buying decaf!!Comment on this review5/28/2008(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful) 4.0Deep and Sultry and Mysterious By cocopuffrom Portsmouth, NHAbout Me Coffee Connoisseur, Foodie, Health Conscious, Socially/Environmentally ConsciousProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyBalanced AcidityExceptional/Interesting FlavorGood With Sweetener/WhitenerLong, Satisfying AftertastePleasing AromaPleasing RoastConsBest UsesComments about Green Mountain Coffee 10oz GRND FT Sumatra Lk Tawar:I have tasted the best of the best and the worst of the worst of coffee. I would say this coffee falls in the top 25% as far as its character and taste. The fact that it is organic and fair trade certified is great! I found it deep dark and satisfying, with a caramel taste and full body feel in the mouth. Jump right in the coffee is fine!!Comment on this review1/12/2008 5.0Good coffee! By CJfrom Seymour, CTProsBiteDarkFair TradeConsAvailabilityBest UsesALWAYSComments about Green Mountain Coffee 10oz GRND FT Sumatra Lk Tawar:I had been meaning to order a bag of Green Mountain Single Origin when I saw it in one of my local supermarkets. I was surprised since most supermarkets only carry a couply varieties. I decided that I wanted the darkest roast which was Sumatran Lake Tarwar. [...] I really enjoy this coffee which has a good bite (not in a bad way) and will surely be going back to my local market when I run out. Very good single origin. Green Mountain comes through yet again.Comment on this review11/27/2007 5.0This is the One! By JohnnyBfrom Grapevine, TXProsBodyGood ValueHigh QualityConsnoneBest UsesBreakfastComments about Green Mountain Coffee 10oz GRND FT Sumatra Lk Tawar:My kind of coffee! Full body. Rich flavor. Perfect deep roast, but not over-roasted. A satisfying, comforting morning beverage!Comment on this reviewDisplaying reviews 1-7Back to top