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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters - Organic Sumatran Reserve, Whole Bean, 10 oz

by Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
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Description

This coffee is a true success story, for us, and for the people in and around Aceh Province, Sumatra.

Sumatra is one of the world's more exotic coffee growing destinations, peopled by folks of tremendous character.

That character can be read in the coffee, which is richly aromatic, lush, hefty, loamy and distinctly tropical. This cup is round and smooth in body and offers a hint of chocolate, dark fruit and citrus.

Specifications

Unit Product Weight: 0.62 lbs

UPC: 099555364514

Features and Benefits

Born in the mountains of Indonesia
Exotically lush, sweet and heavy-bodied
Smooth in body and offers a hint of chocolate, dark fruit and citrus
Sumatra is one of the world's more exotic coffee growing destinations
Distinctly tropical

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Beans from Sumatra have always been highly prized not only because of their full flavor, but also because of their distinct appearance. Sumatran coffee beans, when green, are often asymmetrical in shape and have a deep aquamarine tint. Beginning in the 18th Century when the popularity of Sumatran coffee rose significantly, the unique shape and hue helped European merchants recognize authentic Sumatran coffee beans.

However, Sumatran coffee's distinct appearance isn't the only factor contributing to the coffee's uniqueness. The unusual drying techniques employed by Sumatran coffee farmers also contribute to the coffee's distinctiveness. These techniques involve an extended period of the coffee bean's exposure to the pulp of the berry after the berry has been harvested

Protecting the Environment
People depend on the land to make their living. This is true in places where coffee is grown, like Indonesia, Guatemala, and Rwanda, but it's just as true at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters headquarters in Vermont, or in any of the thousands of locations where Green Mountain Coffee is sold. Waste reduction and responsible energy use have been two of their top priorities from the beginning.

Building Demand for Sustainable Products
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters raise awareness of sustainable coffee, and create "consumer activists" who will demand it. Coffee lovers who ask for Fair Trade Certified and organic coffee may not realize it, but they are helping the world maintain a long-term supply of high-quality beans. In 2000, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters were among the first U.S. roasters to sell Fair Trade Certified coffee. They now offer one of the largest selections of double-certified, Fair Trade organic coffees.

Partnering with Supply-Chain Communities
Strong relationships with their farmers helps improve the quality of coffee and the quality of life, in communities around the world. Green Mountain Coffee Roaster's coffee buyers travel extensively to find the finest Arabica beans and train farmers in cupping and sensory evaluation. Working together, they develop a common language to talk about quality, and farmers get a better understanding of how their work influences the coffee in your cup.

Supporting Local Communities
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters has been donating time, coffee, and money to nonprofits in their neighborhood communities since 1981. Each year, they donate to more than 1,200 nonprofit organizations. Employees volunteer to work on company time and get 6.5 paid workdays to contribute to their community.

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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters - Organic Sumatran Reserve, Whole Bean, 10 oz