This medium roast Sumatra coffee from family-owned farms organized around CV. Yudi Putra in the Lintong district of North Sumatra, Indonesia is heavy-bodied and smooth with very little acidity. The flavor profile features slightly bitter citrus notes of tangerine peel, earthy middle notes, and sweet honey notes that meld with subtle hops toward the finish. The coffee is known for being low acid, earthy, and smooth with a lingering sweet honey finish.
Founded in 1983 by Mike McLaughlin, a Richmond schoolteacher, alongside Pete and Bob McLaughlin, this family owned roaster began with a repurposed peanut roaster holding just 10 pounds per batch. Based in Emeryville, California, McLaughlin has evolved into a multigenerational operation with Mike's son Mark rejoining the family business after a career in Silicon Valley tech. The company sources and roasts premium coffee beans with the same precision and care it has maintained since its founding, blending traditional values with modern specialty coffee standards.
