Aroma: Dark Chocolate, plum, orange, soft spices
Acidity: Low to Medium (Score 2/5), smooth & clean
Body: Full bodied, syrupy
Sweetness: Natural sweetness, brown sugar/molasses
Aftertaste: Long-lasting chocolate & spices notes, clean finish
Cupping Score: 84.5 (Specialty Coffee category)
Q-Grader Panel: From roasteries & coffee evaluation programs in Gayo
📌 Distinctive Characteristics of Burni Telong Coffee
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A classic Gayo flavor combination (spice & chocolate) + dark fruit notes
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Balanced acidity, suitable for espresso or manual brew
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Rich body with low risk of over-extraction
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High cupping scores indicate consistent quality and excellent farm-level production
✅ Medium Roast
Tasting Notes: Fruity acidity like green apple with soft floral aroma. Sweet aftertaste like caramel and sugarcane.
Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 1:15 to 1:16 (20g coffee : 300ml water)
Espresso Yield: 20g dose produces 40ml espresso with balanced crema
Milk Ratio (Fresh/Oat): 1:3 (40ml espresso : 120ml milk)
Best For: Manual brewing methods like V60, AeroPress, or French Press
Profile: Bright and complex flavors, perfect for customers seeking clean, origin-driven coffee taste
Target Audience: Young customers, specialty coffee lovers, and black coffee drinkers
✅ Medium Dark Roast
Tasting Notes: Richer flavor with notes of dark chocolate, hazelnut, and a hint of spice. A balanced profile with moderate sweetness.
Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 1:14 to 1:15 (20g coffee : 280ml water)
Espresso Yield: 20g dose produces 38–40ml espresso with fuller body
Milk Ratio (Fresh/Oat): 1:2.5 (40ml espresso : 100ml milk)
Best For: Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino
Profile: Balanced depth and sweetness, the ideal base for milk-based beverages
Target Audience: Coffee drinkers who enjoy milk-based coffee but still want a strong coffee flavor
✅ Dark Roast
Tasting Notes: Bold and smoky with layers of bittersweet chocolate and a warm touch of cinnamon.
Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 1:13 to 1:14 (20g coffee : 260ml water)
Espresso Yield: 20g dose produces 36ml espresso with thick body and long aftertaste
Milk Ratio (Fresh/Oat): 1:2 (40ml espresso : 80ml milk)
Best For: Americano or Cold Brew
Profile: Bold, smoky, and intense — for those who love rich and full-bodied coffee
Target Audience: Classic coffee drinkers, and bold flavor seekers
