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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.

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Flavors commonly associated with India

Across 1 cupping logged by members, coffees from India most often taste of cherry jam, milk chocolate and sweet apple.

Growing regions

Chikmagalur

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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
Certifications Rainforest Alliance, Direct Trade
Process Anaerobic Natural
Country India
Region Chikmagalur
Elevation 1250–1450m
Source Ratnagiri Estate
First noted
Jun 15, 2026
Last tasted
Jun 15, 2026
1 cupping
Recent cuppings
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
Raymond Brigleb
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