Coffee

Tastes Like:
This is a versatile coffee that tastes good at different roast levels. We chose a lighter medium roast profile to showcase the clean, crisp fruit flavors that are well complemented by a caramel sweetness. Tastes like peanut brittle and malt chocolate with a fruity tart aftertaste.

Brew Guide:
Best as a Filter brew. The French Press will bring out the body and maintain the smoothness, while a Drip or Pourover balances the fruit acidity and sweetness with a good body. 
French Press: 15g coffee, coarse grind + 226g water @ 200F -> bloom for 45s and then brew for 3.5 mins. 
Pourover: 14g coffee, medium grind + 226g water @ 200F -> bloom for 45s and then brew for 3 mins. Our favorite pourover is Kalita wave for this coffee.

Coffee Origins:
Kerkeicoondah Estate is located in the Chikmagalur district, within the state of Karnataka, India. One of the two Arabica coffee plantations owned by the Mammen family, the estate has been managed by the family for three generations. The coffee is shade-grown and inter-cropped with pepper, cocoa, and cardamom.

Region: Baba Budangiri Mountains, Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India
Altitude: 3,940 feet / 1,200 meters
Variety: S795
Process: Fully washed and dried in the sun

Taste Like: 

Flavor notes include apricot, dark chocolate, and hints of jasmine. Clean silky texture, balanced acidity with a sweet aftertaste. 

Brew Guide: 
Good for Filter & Espresso. 
Our favorite brew method is the Chemex to get crisp acidity and subtle fruit/floral notes. As an espresso, this coffee is smooth, chocolatey, nutty, and just delicious in the cup!
Chemex: 20g coffee, medium-coarse grind + 300g water @ 200F -> bloom for 45s and then brew for 3.5 mins.
Espresso: Optimal brew ratio 1:1.36 - 22g in, 30g out, over 36s extraction.

Coffee Origins:
The Arabidacool Estate is located near the foothills of Baba Budangiri, the birthplace of Arabica coffee in India. The estate covers 142 hectares with a distinct micro-climate that is reflected in the cup profile. Coffee is grown in a biodiverse ecosystem under a thick canopy of old-growth trees that enriches the coffee flavor and maintains the natural forest environment. They are leaders in sustainable agriculture and social responsibility with certification from Rainforest Alliance and SA8000® Standard.

Region: Baba Budangiri Mountains, Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India
Altitude: 4,200 ft. / 1,300 meters
Variety: S-795, SLN 6, Kents and S-4345/HDT XC
Process: Fully washed and dried in the sun
Certifications: Rainforest Alliance Certified™, SA8000®

Taste Like: 
Sweet and savory, this coffee tastes like candied oranges dipped in dark chocolate and dusted with nutmeg. It has bright fruit acidity balanced by a rich chocolate and brown sugar sweetness. Round in body with a smooth, creamy texture. Tastes great black and paired with milk or milk substitute.

Brew Guide: 
Good for Filter & Espresso. 
This coffee tastes good any way you brew it! Different flavors are highlighted by each brew method. Here are some brew recipes to try:
Inverted Aeropress: 40g coffee, fine grind + 150g water @ 200F -> bloom for 30s and then press down over 30s. Mix with 150g of warm milk (or substitute) and enjoy!  (Makes 2 cups of cortado-style coffee).
Espresso: Optimal brew ratio 1:1.14 - 22g in, 25g out, over 44s extraction.

Coffee Origins:
Badnekhan estate is located at the foothills of the Merthi Mountain in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. A family-owned estate since the 1940s, Badnekhan is part of Devon Plantations and is currently managed by Mrs. Roshin Varghese. We are proud to source from one of the few female-managed farms in India which have been historically led by men and governed by a patriarchal inheritance system. 

Badnekhan means "forest land" in the local language, and true to its name the estate is blessed with high altitude, ample shade, and abundant mountain spring waters. The coffee beans are judiciously washed and dried in the sun using raised beds. This produces superior quality beans that regularly win Flavour of India/Fine Cup awards (the Indian equivalent to Cup of Excellence). In recent years, this included a National First Place in the Best Arabica category.

Region: Merthi Mountains, Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India
Altitude: 1,300 meters / 4,200 feet
Variety: S795
Process: Fully washed and dried in the sun

Give the gift of warmth and comfort to any coffee lover in your life!

For those new to Indian or Kaveri coffee, we would love to give you a full introduction to the rich flavors of Indian coffees.  The Taster Set includes a total of three bags (selected size) of our current offerings:

1. Kerkeikoondah (India)
2. Arabadicool (India)
3. Badnekhan (India)

The individual coffee is hand-roasted to bring out the inherent bean flavors that reflect their origins and best overall taste in your cup. Click on the links above to get flavor notes, brew guides, and origin details for each coffee.