India Coffee - Flavors, Regions & Roasters | Unpacking Coffee [Skip to content](#main-content) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee)[ ![Unpacking Coffee Logo](/images/cuppin-logo.svg) Unpacking Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/dashboard) [ Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees) [ Cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings) [ Recipes ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes) [ Origins ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins) [ Log in ](https://unpacking.coffee/login) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/login "Log in") [ Register ](https://unpacking.coffee/register) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/register "Register") [ Origins ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins) India 🇮🇳 India ===== Asia Known for both washed and "monsooned" coffees. Indian coffees often display low acidity, full body, and notes of spice, nuts, and chocolate. The monsooning process creates distinctive woody, spicy profiles sought by certain markets. 1 coffee tracked 1 roaster offering 1 cupping logged 8 growing regions [ Browse 1 coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees?country=42) [ All origins ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins) What India tastes like Across **1 cupping** logged by members, coffees from India most often taste of **cherry jam**, **milk chocolate** and **sweet apple**. [ cherry jam×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/229 "cherry jam") [ milk chocolate×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ sweet apple×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/228 "sweet apple") Growing regions ### Chikmagalur 1 coffee District in Karnataka where coffee was first cultivated in India. Chikmagalur coffees often present balanced profiles with chocolate and spice notes, mild acidity, and medium to full body. The region is considered the birthplace of Indian coffee. ### Andhra Pradesh Southeastern state with limited high-elevation coffee areas. Andhra Pradesh coffees often display mild acidity, medium body, and balanced chocolate and spice characteristics. The Araku Valley is particularly known for quality production. ### Coorg District in Karnataka also known as Kodagu. Coorg coffees typically feature balanced acidity, full body, and notes of chocolate, spice, and subtle fruit. The region has a long history as one of India's premier coffee areas. ### Karnataka Southern state producing about 70% of India's coffee. Karnataka coffees typically feature mild acidity, full body, and notes of chocolate, spice, and subtle fruit. The districts of Chikmagalur, Coorg, and Hassan are major growing areas. ### Kerala Southern coastal state with traditional coffee cultivation. Kerala coffees often present balanced profiles with mild acidity, medium body, and notes of nuts, spice, and chocolate. The Western Ghats mountains provide ideal conditions. ### Nilgiris Blue Mountain range spanning Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Nilgiris coffees typically offer mild acidity, medium body, and notes of chocolate, spice, and subtle fruit. The high-elevation growing areas provide ideal conditions for arabica. ### Shevaroy Hills Mountain range in Tamil Nadu with historic coffee cultivation. Shevaroy Hills coffees often display mild acidity, medium body, and balanced profiles with chocolate and nut characteristics. The region centers around the hill station of Yercaud. ### Tamil Nadu Southeastern state with coffee cultivation in its western regions. Tamil Nadu coffees typically offer mild acidity, medium body, and straightforward flavor profiles with chocolate and nut characteristics. The Nilgiris and Shevaroy Hills are key growing areas. Coffees from India ### [ Cherry Pick ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/165-cherry-pick) by [ Yeri Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/283-yeri-coffee) Certifications Rainforest Alliance, Direct Trade Process Anaerobic Natural Country [India](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/india) Region Chikmagalur Elevation 1250–1450m Source Ratnagiri Estate First noted Jun 15, 2026 Last tasted Jun 15, 2026 1 cupping [ sweet apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/228 "sweet apple") [ cherry jam](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/229 "cherry jam") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") Recent cuppings ### [ Cherry Pick ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/248-cherry-pick-by-rbrigleb) Cupped By [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb) Cupped On Jun 15, 2026 Since Roast 12 days Roaster [ Yeri Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/283-yeri-coffee) Brew Method [ Hario V60 ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=15) Brew Recipe [ Hario's V60 Recipe ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes/1-harios-v60-recipe "Hario's V60 Recipe") ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) [ sweet apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/228 "A soft, warm yellow-green reminiscent of the skin of a ripe Golden Delicious or Granny Smith apple, evoking sweetness and freshness simultaneously.") [ cherry jam](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/229 "A deep, rich jewel-toned crimson-rose, evoking the concentrated, glossy appearance of dark cherry preserves — darker and more saturated than fresh cherry red, with a warm, jammy depth.") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "The hex code #7B3F00 represents a dark, warm brown color that closely resembles the appearance of milk chocolate, making it an appropriate visual representation of this flavor profile.") 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[ ### [ Fondo Paez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/182-fondo-paez) by [ Amavida Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/294-amavida-coffee-roasters) Certifications Organic Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Source Fondo Paez Cooperative First noted Aug 09, 2026 Last tasted Aug 09, 2026 1 cupping [ brown sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "brown sugar") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/182-fondo-paez) [ ### [ Santa Maria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/181-santa-maria) by [ The Boy & The Bear ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/292-the-boy-the-bear) Process Anaerobic Natural Varieties [Tabi](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/70-tabi) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Santander Source Hacienda Cafetera La Pradera First noted Aug 09, 2026 Last tasted Aug 09, 2026 1 cupping [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ dried fig](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/138 "dried fig") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/181-santa-maria) [ ### [ San Antonio La Paz ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/180-san-antonio-la-paz) by [ Water Avenue Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/291-water-avenue-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Castillo San Ramon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/100-castillo-san-ramon) Country [Guatemala](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/guatemala) Region Sierra de Las Minas Elevation 1200-1400m First noted Aug 05, 2026 Last tasted Aug 05, 2026 1 cupping [ orange](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17 "orange") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ black walnut syrup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/244 "black walnut syrup") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/180-san-antonio-la-paz) [ ### [ Ethiopian Kercha ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/179-ethiopian-kercha) by [ Cat & Cloud Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Guji First noted Aug 03, 2026 Last tasted Aug 03, 2026 1 cupping [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ cane sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/29 "cane sugar") [ vanilla](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "vanilla") [ strawberry ice cream](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/243 "strawberry ice cream") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/179-ethiopian-kercha) [ ### [ Finca Santa Cruz Washed ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed) by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon) Country [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Chiapas Harvest 2026 Source José And Karina Argüello First noted Jul 28, 2026 Last tasted Aug 04, 2026 3 cuppings [ chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ earl grey tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/242 "earl grey tea") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ grapefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed) [ ### [ Gamaliel Ríos Ortíz ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/177-gamaliel-rios-ortiz) by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Honey Varieties [Peñasco](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/99-penasco), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica) Country [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Chiapas Harvest 2025 Source La Concordia First noted Jul 21, 2026 Last tasted Jul 21, 2026 1 cupping [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/177-gamaliel-rios-ortiz) [ ### [ Finca Santa Cruz Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/176-finca-santa-cruz-natural) by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) Country [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Chiapas Source Finca Santa Cruz First noted Jul 19, 2026 Last tasted Jul 19, 2026 1 cupping [ chilled red wine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/240 "chilled red wine") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ cacao nibs](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/176-finca-santa-cruz-natural) [ ### [ Ecuador - Finca La Noria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/175-ecuador-finca-la-noria) by [ SK Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/290-sk-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Typica Mejorado](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/91-typica-mejorado) Country [Ecuador](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ecuador) Region Loja Elevation 2170m Source Finca La Noria First noted Jul 16, 2026 Last tasted Jul 16, 2026 2 cuppings [ vanilla](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "vanilla") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ grapefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ calamansi](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/239 "calamansi") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/175-ecuador-finca-la-noria) [ ### [ Honduras Byron Hernandez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/174-honduras-byron-hernandez) by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Pacas](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/28-pacas) Country [Honduras](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras) Region Santa Barbara Elevation 1820m First noted Jul 14, 2026 Last tasted Jul 14, 2026 1 cupping [ cantaloupe](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/238 "cantaloupe") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ honeysuckle](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/174-honduras-byron-hernandez) [ ### [ Colombia Young Producers ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/173-colombia-young-producers) by [ Branch Street Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/289-branch-street-coffee-roasters) Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberries, red wine yeast, fruit glucose, CO2) Species Arabica Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Elevation 1700m Source Columbia Young Producers Development Lot - Antioquia, Quindío And Huila First noted Jul 14, 2026 Last tasted Jul 14, 2026 1 cupping [ star fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/237 "star fruit") [ papaya](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/16 "papaya") [ orange blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/60 "orange blossom") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/173-colombia-young-producers) [ ### [ Juan Jiménez, El Porvenir ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/172-juan-jimenez-el-porvenir) by [ Sey ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey) Process Washed Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Harvest February 2026 Source El Porvenir - Santa Barbara, Palestina First noted Jul 14, 2026 Last tasted Jul 14, 2026 1 cupping [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ apple blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/146 "apple blossom") [ lychee](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/120 "lychee") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/172-juan-jimenez-el-porvenir) [ ### [ Juan Jimiménez, El Porvenir ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/171-juan-jimimenez-el-porvenir) by [ Sey ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey) Process Washed Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila Elevation 1700m Harvest February 2026 First noted Jul 14, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/171-juan-jimimenez-el-porvenir)