Pakantan Natural Extended - 150 gram

Pakantan Natural Extended Arabica Coffee Beans

Single-origin, specialty-grade coffee processed using the Natural Extended method. Roasted fresh after your order is placed.

WHY MANDHELING ISN’T A PLACE NAME >>

“A wild, untamed expression of North Sumatra’s rich heritage. Nurtured patiently through an extended natural process, this Mandailing gem bursts with the bright, wine-like tartness of fresh grapes and lush tropical fruits. A smooth, comforting almond finish beautifully tames this bold, exhilarating cup.”

Grape comes first, but not the sweetness of grapes. Instead, it is the tart, tartaric acidity that makes your mouth water from the very first sip. Behind it comes a broad, sweet wave of ripe tropical fruit, followed by a dry, clean almond finish. The body is medium, and the flavors become more expressive as the coffee cools.

Mandheling is one of the most famous Sumatran coffee names in the world, but it is not a geographical place name. Mandailing is the name of an ethnic group. Mandheling is simply a foreign spelling that became established as a commercial coffee name. To this day, even coffee from Gayo and Lintong is still sold under that name.

This Arabica coffee, however, genuinely comes from the region itself: Ulu Pungkut, Mandailing Natal. Pakantan is among the areas where Arabica coffee was first cultivated in Mandailing during the colonial era.

The Natural Extended process involves deliberately extending fermentation and drying. This is where the wine-like, tartaric acidity comes from.

Everyone uses the name. Not everyone knows the coffee behind it.

SPECIFICATIONS >>

Origin: Ulu Pungkut, Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra — Indonesia

Process: Natural Extended

Varietal: Typica

Altitude: 1,200–1,400 meters above sea level

Grade: Specialty

Roast: Light Medium Roast, designed for filter brewing

TASTE NOTES >>

Grape-Like Tartaric Acidity | Tropical Fruit | Almond

Based on this lot’s cupping sheet, not the supplier’s description.

BREWING GUIDELINES >>

01 // Let it rest.

Filter: 7–10 days from the roast date.

Espresso: 7–14 days from the roast date.

02 // Use clean water.

Recommended TDS: 75–150 ppm.

03 // Weigh everything.

Accuracy is non-negotiable.

04 // Follow the brewing parameters.

• Filter: 1:15 ratio, water temperature of 89–93°C, medium grind.

• Espresso: 1:2 ratio, water temperature of 90–93°C, extraction time of 22–28 seconds, fine grind.

EVERY LOT IS INSPECTED >>

Green beans: Moisture content, density, and defects.

Roasting: First crack, development time, Agtron readings, and cupping notes.

Two-person evaluation: Two people assess each lot. The QC lead makes the final decision, and the head roaster confirms it.

Failed lots are never discounted. They are never sold.

CUSTOM BLENDS & ROAST PROFILES >>

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Specialty single-origin Arabica coffee beans for home brewers, baristas, and coffee shops. Green beans are also available for roasters and wholesale buyers.

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