India
AsiaKnown 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.
Across 1 cupping logged by members, coffees from India most often taste of cherry jam, milk chocolate and sweet apple.
Chikmagalur
1 coffeeDistrict 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.
| Certifications | Rainforest Alliance, Direct Trade |
| Process | Anaerobic Natural |
| Country | India |
| Region | Chikmagalur |
| Elevation | 1250–1450m |
| Source | Ratnagiri Estate |
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Since Roast | 12 days |
| Roaster | Yeri Coffee |
| Brew Method | Hario V60 |
| Brew Recipe | Hario's V60 Recipe |