Lintong (North Sumatra) · Variety
Typica in Lintong (North Sumatra)
Lintong (North Sumatra) is known for the classic 'mandheling' heartland south of lake toba — deep, herbal wet-hulled cups, and Typica is one of the varieties behind that reputation. The region's farms sit at 1,200–1,500 m — Typica's preferred range is 1,200–2,000+ 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.
Typica brings its own agronomic personality to Lintong (North Sumatra): a tall, conical, low branch density plant with low yield potential, and disease behavior best summarized as very susceptible to leaf rust, cbd, and nematodes. 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 clean, sweet, silky body with delicate citrus and floral notes at altitude, 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 | 1,200–2,000+ m |
| Harvest | Year-round, peaks October – January and April – June |
| Species | Arabica |
| Lineage | Foundational lineage carried from Yemen via Java and Amsterdam to the Americas in the 1700s |
| Disease resistance | Very susceptible to leaf rust, CBD, and nematodes |
| Regional cup profile | Cedar, dark chocolate, herbs, and tropical earth; the definitive heavy Sumatran body with wild, savory complexity. |
Typica in Lintong (North Sumatra) — frequently asked questions
Does Typica grow well in Lintong (North Sumatra)?
Yes — the region's 1,200–1,500 m range overlaps the variety's preferred 1,200–2,000+ 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) Typica taste like?
Expect clean, sweet, silky body with delicate citrus and floral notes at altitude, 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 Typica 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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