Peet's Coffee Sumatra vs Kicking Horse Coffee KICK ASS
Two coffees that land close together on paper: same roast level and also from Indonesia. Side by side, from each roaster's own listing.
| Sumatra | KICK ASS | |
|---|---|---|
| Roaster | Peet's Coffee | Kicking Horse Coffee |
| Format | Whole bean · Ground | Whole bean · Ground |
| Roast | Dark | Dark |
| Origin | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Process | Wet-hulled | — |
| Tasting notes | earth, sandalwood, treacle | chocolate malt, molasses, licorice, earthy |
| Body | High | — |
| Acidity | Low | — |
| Caffeine | Half-caf | Regular |
| Certifications | — | USDA Organic, Fair Trade |
| Typical price | $ | $$ |
| Brews well in (roaster) | Drip machine, French press | Pour-over, Drip machine, French press |
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 →KICK ASS
Chocolate malt, molasses, licorice, earthy. This dark blend from Indonesia and Central and South America leans heavy and sweet, not fruity. Kicking Horse recommends drip, pour-over and French press, and it's organic and fair trade in a 10-ounce bag.
Pick it if chocolate malt, molasses and licorice sound good to you; organic matters to you.
Best for Dark-roast fans who brew drip or French press
See KICK ASS →Built from each roaster's own product listing and our takes. We haven't tasted these side by side; see how we research.