Product Details Return to Top Tasting Notes Grown and processed by the cheery Batak people who live in the coffee production areas around Lake Toba in northern Sumatra, this special coffee is alive with intense flavors. The creamy body of the coffee is infused with a sweet herbal note and delicious aromatic woodsy tones – Sumatra Samosir Batak finishes with a rich butterscotch creaminess. As an additional benefit to the producers of this coffee, Caribou's supplier is hard at work to instill a sense of environmental and social sensitivity into our farmers' practices. Notes From Origin We are proud to offer Caribou K Cups on GreenMountainCoffee.com. As Caribou fans know, Caribou is a well-respected roaster that runs 400+ gourmet coffee houses in the Midwest, Rockies, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. They consistently win awards for their coffee including recognition from national consumer publications, the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and the 2008 SCAA Roasters Choice Tasting Competition.”Caribou is pleased to make available our coffeehouse quality coffees in Keurig’s K-Cups,” said Michael J. Coles, Chairman and CEO of Caribou. “We’ve partnered with Keurig because their technology ensures our coffees will deliver a gourmet coffee experience at home or in the office that Caribou customers love in our coffeehouses.”
Grown and processed by the cheery Batak people who live in the coffee production areas around Lake Toba in northern Sumatra, this special coffee is alive with intense flavors. The creamy body of the coffee is infused with a sweet herbal note and delicious aromatic woodsy tones – Sumatra Samosir Batak finishes with a rich butterscotch creaminess. As an additional benefit to the producers of this coffee, Caribou's supplier is hard at work to instill a sense of environmental and social sensitivity into our farmers' practices.
Ratings and Reviews Return to Top REVIEW SNAPSHOT®by PowerReviews Caribou Coffee Caribou K-Cup Sumatra 3.5 (based on 11 reviews)Ratings Distribution5 Stars (5)4 Stars (2)3 Stars (0)2 Stars (1)1 Stars (3) 64% of respondents would recommend this to a friend. ProsPleasing roast (6)Attractive mouthfeel/body (5)Exceptional/interesting flavor (5)Not bitter (5)Pleasing aroma (5)ConsUnpleasant flavor (3)Best UsesSingle-cup/pods (3)Reviewer Profile:Coffee connoisseur (6), Average joe (3)REVIEWSReviewed by 11 customersSort byNewestOldestHighest ratingLowest ratingMost helpfulLeast helpfulDisplaying reviews 1-10Back to topPrevious | Next »5/20/2010 5.0K-Cup Sumatra by Caribou Coffee By Cathy Gfrom Wilmot, NHAbout Me Average JoeProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyBalanced AcidityExceptional/Interesting FlavorGreat first cup in amNot BitterPleasing AromaPleasing RoastSmooth TasteConsBest UsesSingle-Cup/PodsComments about Caribou Coffee Caribou K-Cup Sumatra:I just tried this for the first time and thought it was excellent.....rich, but smooth with lots of great taste! Definately have added it to my other favorites!Gift:NoComment on this review10/25/2009 5.0Perfect By MelBfrom Coffee Capital, WAAbout Me Coffee ConnoisseurProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyBalanced AcidityExceptional/Interesting FlavorNot BitterPleasing AromaPleasing RoastSmooth TasteConsDoes not come in 80 countBest UsesComments about Caribou Coffee Caribou K-Cup Sumatra:This is the best Sumatra I've tried.Gift:NoComment on this review10/21/2009(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful) 1.0definitely not the best By cqgfrom san antoniAbout Me Average JoeProsConsThin Or Watery Mouthfeel/BodyUnbalanced Or Sharp AcidityUnpleasant FlavorBest UsesComments about Caribou Coffee Caribou K-Cup Sumatra:I haven't found anyone that likes it and i bought it when i bought my brewer over a yr agoGift:NoComment on this review10/20/2009 4.0Delicious! By Stellafrom Jamestown NYAbout Me Coffee Connoisseur, Health Conscious, Socially/Environmentally ConsciousProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyPleasing RoastConsBest UsesComments about Caribou Coffee Caribou K-Cup Sumatra:Robust and delicious, real coffee. Some K cups are too weak, but Caribou Sumatra is dark & rich.Gift:NoComment on this review10/4/2009(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful) 2.0agreed...strange after taste By drums324from RIAbout Me Coffee Connoisseur, Socially/Environmentally ConsciousProsConsUnappealing Or Flat AromaUnpleasant AftertasteUnpleasant FlavorBest UsesComments about Caribou Coffee Caribou K-Cup Sumatra:I have to agree. This Sumatra has a strange taste. It's sort of sour and bitter at the same time. It's not horrible, but it's not what I thought Sumatra should be like.Gift:NoComment on this review10/1/2009 5.0Love this coffee By Marianne Johnsonfrom Georgetown TexasAbout Me Coffee ProfessionalProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyBalanced AcidityExceptional/Interesting FlavorNot BitterPleasing AromaPleasing RoastSmooth TasteConsBest UsesComments about Caribou Coffee Caribou K-Cup Sumatra:This reminds me of the Sumatran coffee I carried in my coffee shop 20 years ago. I love it!!!!Gift:NoComment on this review9/21/2009 5.0Good, Strong, Bold Coffee By Bettiefrom NJAbout Me Coffee Connoisseur, Health ConsciousProsExceptional/Interesting FlavorSmooth TasteConsBest UsesSingle-Cup/PodsComments about Caribou Coffee Caribou K-Cup Sumatra:I love this coffee. It is very smooth for a Sumatra and one of the boldest, flavorful K-cups I have had. Most K-cups come out watery and lacking flavor, but this Sumatra should please anyone that appreciates a GOOD cup of coffee.Gift:NoComment on this review9/19/2009 4.0Not too light, not too bold--Just right! By Elvisfrom Greensboro, NCAbout Me Coffee ConnoisseurProsNot BitterPleasing AromaPleasing RoastConsBest UsesComments about Caribou Coffee Caribou K-Cup Sumatra:Great morning "picker upper"!Gift:NoComment on this review9/3/2009(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful) 1.0Big disapointment By meluvcoffeefrom PaAbout Me Coffee ConnoisseurProsConsUnbalanced Or Sharp AcidityUnpleasant FlavorBest UsesComments about Caribou Coffee Caribou K-Cup Sumatra:This was a big disapointment....so far this is my least favorite. If I could send the pods back I would.Gift:NoComment on this review8/28/2009(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful) 5.0This is my favorite so far By Pink2from SoCalAbout Me Average JoeProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyBalanced AcidityExceptional/Interesting FlavorNot BitterPleasing AromaPleasing RoastSmooth TasteConsBest UsesSingle-Cup/PodsComments about Caribou Coffee Caribou K-Cup Sumatra:I love using k-cups and this blend is SO GOOD!! I just pop it in the brewer and less than 5 minutes later a perfect cup of coffee!!Gift:NoComment on this reviewDisplaying reviews 1-10Back to topPrevious | Next »