Kicking Horse Coffee 454 HORSE POWER vs Peet's Coffee Sumatra
Two coffees that land close together on paper: same roast level, also from Indonesia and half-caf. Side by side, from each roaster's own listing.
| 454 HORSE POWER | Sumatra | |
|---|---|---|
| Roaster | Kicking Horse Coffee | Peet's Coffee |
| Format | Whole bean · Ground | Whole bean · Ground |
| Roast | Dark | Dark |
| Origin | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Process | — | Wet-hulled |
| Tasting notes | heavy body, sweet tobacco, earthy, black licorice | earth, sandalwood, treacle |
| Body | — | High |
| Acidity | — | Low |
| Caffeine | Regular | Half-caf |
| Certifications | USDA Organic, Fair Trade | — |
| Typical price | $$ | $ |
| Brews well in (roaster) | Pour-over, Drip machine, French press | Drip machine, French press |
454 HORSE POWER
The name isn't subtle and neither are the notes: heavy body, sweet tobacco, earthy, black licorice. A dark-roasted Indonesian single origin, organic and fair trade, that Kicking Horse recommends for drip, pour-over and French press. Think tobacco and licorice, not bright fruit.
Pick it if heavy body, sweet tobacco and earthy sound good to you; organic matters to you.
Best for French press drinkers who want the heaviest, earthiest cup
See 454 HORSE POWER →Sumatra
Wet-hulled Indonesian coffee, roasted dark, with high body and low acidity. Earth, sandalwood and treacle say this is deep and heavy, not bright. It's also listed as half-caf. Peet's recommends drip and French press.
Pick it if earth, sandalwood and treacle sound good to you; you want half-caf.
Best for Heavy-cup fans who want less caffeine
See Sumatra →Built from each roaster's own product listing and our takes. We haven't tasted these side by side; see how we research.