The Sulawesi Wet Hulled Toraja Pango Pango: A Roaster’s First Impressions
This is worth savoring: The first roast of a Sulawesi wet hulled Toraja Pango Pango is a masterclass in patience and precision. With a Behmor 1600 in hand, the process unfolded like a carefully choreographed dance—300 grams of beans, a 5-minute preheat, and a delicate balance of heat and timing. The wet hulled profile, a hallmark of Indonesia’s Toraja region, promises bold flavors, but the true test lies in how the roaster navigates the curve between underdevelopment and over-roasting. The roast began at P5, a high heat that quickly brought the beans to life, their surfaces glistening with the promise…