Lintong (North Sumatra) · Variety
S795 in Lintong (North Sumatra)
Lintong (North Sumatra) is known for the classic 'mandheling' heartland south of lake toba — deep, herbal wet-hulled cups, and S795 is one of the varieties behind that reputation. The region's farms sit at 1,200–1,500 m — S795's preferred range is 900–1,500 m — and harvest runs year-round, peaks october – january and april – june, the window in which the variety's character is decided in the field.
S795 brings its own agronomic personality to Lintong (North Sumatra): a medium-tall, spreading, suited to shade systems plant with medium-high yield potential, and disease behavior best summarized as moderate rust tolerance (declining against modern races). Regional processing leans on wet hulled, which shapes how the variety's raw material reaches the cup.
Tasted side by side with the same variety from other regions, Lintong (North Sumatra)'s expression stands apart: the variety contributes mellow chocolate and sweet spice with soft citrus, while the regional cup runs toward cedar, dark chocolate, herbs, and tropical earth; the definitive heavy sumatran body with wild, savory complexity. That interaction — genetics times place — is exactly what regional sourcing is about.
Key facts
| Region | Lintong (North Sumatra) |
|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia |
| Region altitude | 1,200–1,500 m |
| Variety optimal altitude | 900–1,500 m |
| Harvest | Year-round, peaks October – January and April – June |
| Species | Arabica |
| Lineage | Kent × S288 selection released by India's Central Coffee Research Institute, 1940s |
| Disease resistance | Moderate rust tolerance (declining against modern races) |
| Regional cup profile | Cedar, dark chocolate, herbs, and tropical earth; the definitive heavy Sumatran body with wild, savory complexity. |
S795 in Lintong (North Sumatra) — frequently asked questions
Does S795 grow well in Lintong (North Sumatra)?
Yes — the region's 1,200–1,500 m range overlaps the variety's preferred 900–1,500 m, and local processing traditions (wet hulled) suit its characteristics. It is one of the varieties Lintong (North Sumatra) is known for.
What does Lintong (North Sumatra) S795 taste like?
Expect mellow chocolate and sweet spice with soft citrus, expressed through the region's typical character: cedar, dark chocolate, herbs, and tropical earth; the definitive heavy sumatran body with wild, savory complexity.
When is S795 from Lintong (North Sumatra) harvested?
The regional harvest runs year-round, peaks october – january and april – june; fresh lots typically reach export markets one to three months after milling.
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