Sumatra

A dark-roasted, full-bodied coffee with spicy and herbal notes and a deep, earthy aroma.

Tasting Notes

Earthy & Herbal

Enjoy this with:

A stack of syrupy pancakes before the house wakes up.

Roast Dark
Region Asia / Pacific
Conservation International
$13.95
1 lb
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  • How to Brew
  • The Starbucks Roast
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Recipe for great coffee

  1. Use cold, filtered water and a clean machine.
  2. Grind beans just before brewing:
    • Coarse for coffee press
    • Medium for automatic drip
  3. Measure 2 tbsp (10 g) ground coffee for every 6 fl oz (180 ml) water.

To help preserve that fresh flavor, keep this bag sealed tight in a cabinet (not in the refrigerator) and brew within a week of opening.

Each coffee requires slightly different amounts of time and temperature during the roasting process to create a cup at its peak of aroma, acidity, body and flavor. We classify our coffees in three roast profiles so you can easily find your desired flavor and intensity.

  • Blonde: Blonde-roasted coffees have a shorter roast time, lighter body and mellow flavors.
  • Medium: Medium-roasted coffees are balanced with smooth and rich flavors.
  • Dark: Dark-roasted coffees feature a fuller body and robust, bold flavors.

We’re committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest-quality arabica coffee in the world. When we buy coffee this way, it fosters a better future for farmers, and a more stable climate for the planet. It also helps create a long-term supply of the high-quality beans we’ve been carefully blending, roasting and packing fresh for more than 40 years.

Find out more at Starbucks.com/responsibility

  • Product Details
Sumatra

Like the Sumatran tiger, this coffee makes its presence known. It’s big and bold with distinctive earthy aroma and lingering low notes. The heavy, full body and concentrated herbal spice notes are hallmarks of great coffee from Sumatra and the pride of our most seasoned roasters.

Available in whole bean or ground coffee.

Sumatra
Overall rating 
4.7 / 5
4.7 / 5
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Rating breakdown 47 reviews
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37
4 Stars
8
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45 out of 4796%of Starbucks customers recommend this product.
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47 A dark-roasted, full-bodied coffee with spicy and herbal notes and a deep, earthy aroma.
Overall rating 
4.7 / 5
4.7 / 5
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 47 reviews
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Star
0
45 out of 4796%of Starbucks customers recommend this product.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating 
4.7 / 5
4.7 / 5
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 47 reviews
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Star
0
45 out of 4796%of Starbucks customers recommend this product.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
AMAZING!!!
PostedMay 12, 2012
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Anonymous
From: North Dakota, USA
Gender:male
Age:18-24
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:A shot of espresso
By far my favorite black coffee from Starbucks yet.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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5 / 5
Great
PostedMay 11, 2012
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From: Forked River, Lacey, NJ, USA
Gender:female
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
Sumatra has always been my favorite but I was surprised to find that the K-Cups were really quite good. I have not been impressed with the Kerig system until I tried the Starbucks Sumatra cups.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Excellent tasting coffee
PostedMay 6, 2012
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From: St. Charles, Mo
Gender:female
Age:45-54
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:Mocha with whip
Have loved the taste of this coffee ever since I first tried it! Definitely one of our favorites! Dark and bold!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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GREAT!!!
PostedMay 1, 2012
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From: Texas
Gender:male
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
This is my favorite coffee. The earthy, nutty flavor is what I think coffee should taste like.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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5 / 5
great tasting coffee!
PostedApril 29, 2012
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From: Middletown, CT
Gender:female
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
Starbucks get my mornings going! I put a 12 cup pot on first thing in the morning, every morning. Love the darker roasts, especially Sumatra.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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