Fresh from the Roastery: Sumatra Batak

An Indonesian dark roast with aromatic superpowers [Peet's Coffee Logo]( FRESH FROM THE ROASTERY [SUMATRA BATAK]( “A staggeringly sweet and spicy Indonesian heavyweight.” From the lush greenery surrounding the town of Lintong-nihuta comes Sumatra Batak, much loved by Indo-Pacific coffee aficionados. The wet-hulling process used by Batak farmers, called Giling Basah, exposes each bean to unique tropical influences. The dark olive green beans selected for this small batch smelled kind of woody, like other Bataks, but also surprisingly like clay soil that’s rich, wet, and surrounded by beautiful trees and vegetation. And the effect is staggering—March’s limited release Sumatra Batak is sweet and complex, dry and spicy. It took two batches to warm the roaster to just the right temperature. The coffee was slow to roast at first, but once it picked up, it moved faster than a typical Sumatra. The first crack was soft yet audible, followed by a second crack that was so quiet you had to lean close to hear it. Luckily, it was easy to finish roasting this Sumatra by observing the beans change color. That made up for the quiet pop. The fragrance of the beans is known to fill a whole room—some might call it Sumatra Batak’s superpower—and the Roastery was filled with aromatics of dry wood, forest-floor leaves, and a hint of pepper. We think this coffee’s hefty body really comes through when brewed in a press pot. Topping it off with splash of cream would be welcome, but taste before adding sugar, as its syrupy nature is plenty sweet. — John Nicolini and Michael Madden, Roasters [SHOP SUMATRA BATAK]( [SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SMALL BATCH SERIES]( [UNLOCK 15% OFF WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR TEXTS]( [Come work with us.]( [COFFEE]( [TEA]( [SUBSCRIPTIONS]( [GEAR]( [VISIT US]( [LEARN]( [REFER A FRIEND, GET FREE COFFEE]( CONNECT WITH US [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( GET THE PEET'S APP [Download on the App Store]( [Get it on Google Play]( *FREE GROUND SHIPPING ON LIMITED RELEASE COFFEE ORDERS $29+, VALID ONLINE ONLY. Offer valid online only at www.peets.com. Receive free domestic ground shipping (continental US only) on standard, one-time Limited Release Coffee purchases of $29.00 or more. No promo code needed, offer will be automatically available at checkout when minimum purchase requirement of $29.00 is met on eligible item subtotal, excluding discounts and applicable taxes. Order must include at least one (1) item from the Limited Release coffee category ( to qualify. Excludes shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, or P.O. Boxes. Not valid on expedited or international shipping. Entire order must be shipped to a single address and customer is responsible for shipping costs of returned merchandise. Not valid on subscriptions or subscription add-ons. Not valid in stores, with the Peet's app, or at order.peets.com. Does not apply toward purchase of Peet's Cards (Gift Cards). Limited to stock on hand. No rain checks, adjustments, transfers, substitutions, or cash value. Non-negotiable. Can be combined with select other offers. Additional terms and exclusions may apply. Peets.com purchases are not eligible for Peetnik Rewards points. Peet's reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without notice. Can't see the pictures? [View web version](. [Manage Your Preferences]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( You received this email at [{EMAIL}](#) because you signed up for our newsletter. Received this message from a friend and want to receive the latest news from Peet's? [Click here to sign up](. Visit our [Help Center]( to find helpful tips and get answers to your commonly asked questions. Still need help? [Click here to get in touch](with someone from our Customer Experience team. Our business hours are Monday — Friday, 6am — 6pm PT. ©2022 Peet’s Coffee Inc. [1400 Park Avenue Emeryville, CA 94608](