What is wet-hulling (Giling Basah)?

The traditional Sumatran processing method. Parchment is stripped from the bean while it still holds moisture, then the bean dries in open air. This gives Sumatran coffees their low acidity, heavy body, and earthy spice.

Why does Sumatran coffee taste so different?

High-altitude growing, indigenous Arabica varieties, and Giling Basah combine to produce a profile found nowhere else. The humid climate and wet-hulling step push the coffee toward earthiness and dark fruit rather than the citrus brightness of African origins.

Which brew method suits a dark roast best?

Espresso extracts the most from Burni Telong's heavy body. Cafetiere is an excellent second choice.

Which formats are available?

Choose whole beans, ground for cafetiere, or ground for espresso.

Does dark roast mean more caffeine?

No. Caffeine is relatively stable across roast levels. Dark roasting burns off a small amount, so Burni Telong is marginally lower in caffeine than a light roast of equivalent weight.

Burni Telong - front pack shot by We Are Coffee Co

Burni Telong - side pack shot by We Are Coffee Co

Burni Telong - single origin speciality coffee beans by We Are Coffee Co

Burni Telong - front view by We Are Coffee Co

Burni Telong - barista preparation by We Are Coffee Co

Burni Telong - roasted coffee beans by We Are Coffee Co

Burni Telong - coffee origin and sourcing by We Are Coffee Co

Indonesia, Sumatra

Burni Telong

4.7 · 40 reviews

£9.99

SINGLE ORIGIN | DARK ROAST | INDONESIA Burni Telong: The Sumatran coffee that earns its weight A full, heavy body. Earthy dark chocolate, cedar spice, a long tamarind finish. There is nothing quite like it. Burni Telong is a single-origin speciality coffee ...

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Tasting Notes

EarthyDark ChocolateSpice

Acidity 30%

Body 90%

Sweetness 40%

Indonesia, Sumatra

Burni Telong

Bener Meriah, Aceh

Every bean of our Burni Telong coffee narrates a story of precise sourcing and judicious selection. We source this particular lot from 60 dedicated local farmers in Bener Meriah, Aceh, Sumatra, under the experienced guidance of our local collector, Mahdi.

The traditional wet-hulled processing method, unique to Sumatra, creates the deep, earthy character this coffee is known for. Combined with a dark roast profile, the result is a bold, full-bodied cup with notes of dark chocolate and cedar.

Full Specification

Espresso Filter (V60) Cafetiere AeroPress

18gdose

36mlyield

23-28stime

91°Ctemp

1:2.0ratio

Grind fine. Distribute and tamp evenly. Aim for a 1:2 ratio in 25-30 seconds. Adjust grind size to hit your target time.

18gdose

300mlyield

3:00-3:30time

94°Ctemp

1:16.7ratio

Grind medium. Pour in slow circular motions, total brew 3:00-3:30. Aim for an even bed at the end.

30gdose

500mlyield

4:00time

94°Ctemp

1:16.7ratio

Grind coarse. Add hot water, stir gently, wait 4:00, plunge slowly. Pour immediately.

17gdose

230mlyield

2:00time

90°Ctemp

1:13.5ratio

Grind medium-fine. Standard recipe: 17g coffee, 230ml water, brew 2:00, slow press.

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Origin: Indonesia, Sumatra, Bener Meriah, Aceh
Roast Level: Dark
Process: Giling Basah
Altitude: 1300-1600m
Variety: Catuai, Mundo Novo

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