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Sumatra

Sumatra

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Flavor Profile: Herbal, Chocolate, Clean Earthy, Woody Notes, Spicy - Whole Bean Only

Certifications: Organic, Fair Trade

Origin: Santa Marta, Colombia
Background Story: In Sumatra, the second-largest island in the Republic of Indonesia, Mandheling coffees are grown on the lofty, volcanic slopes of Mount Leuser, near the port of Padang in west-central Sumatra. The name doesn't reference a place, though, but rather honors the Mandailing people, an ethnic group in the Batak area who go by this second spelling.

Giling Basah is the traditional Sumatran method of processing coffee. It involves hulling parchment at roughly 50 percent moisture content, versus the 10 to 12 percent moisture that's common elsewhere. This unusual practice results in a trademark flavor profile—a light acidity, lingering richness, and earthy, spicy and chocolate notes.

Utamagro set up a cooperative in Aceh called Koperasi Utamagro Tani Gayo, which exclusively supplies coffee to Utamagro. Utamagro Tani Gayo engages youth from the district, who come from all backgrounds and experiences. The founders were motivated to form a youth initiative within the co-op to address the lack of economic opportunities for young people in the area. The co-op’s primary focus is to advance the economic welfare of its members, as well as to educate them in how to properly run the co-operative. This means means looking out for “the welfare of members in particular and society in general.”

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  • FLAVOR

    A medium roast blend with rich chocolate, nutty overtones, and subtle citrus notes

  • SOURCING

    Huila, Saldaña, Herrera, and Rio Blanco, Tolima Regions of Colombia

  • GIVING BACK

    This blend supports farmer training, and education for coffee communities in Colombia

WHY WE LOVE IT

Hugh's Blend is our daily drip coffee, crafted from fair trade, organic, specialty beans. Born in the early days around our founder's table in a Tribeca art gallery, this blend embodies the laughter, conversation, and optimism that started Laughing Man. It’s an all-day coffee that energizes and uplifts, embodying the spirit of "ALL BE HAPPY," where anything is possible.

BREW THE PERFECT CUP

For the best experience, our barista confidently recommends brewing our blends to perfection with a French press or pour-over, but we have tips for every brewing method.