This coffee is from Badnekhan Estate, located at the foothills of the Merthi Mountain in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka, India, at 1,300 meters altitude. The estate is managed by Roshin Varghese. The coffee features the S795 variety and is fully washed and sun-dried using raised beds. This medium-dark roast is full-bodied with blackberry jam and dark chocolate flavor notes, bright fruit acidity balanced by rich chocolate and brown sugar sweetness, and a smooth, creamy texture. The estate regularly wins Flavour of India/Fine Cup awards, including a National First Place in the Best Arabica category.
Kaveri Coffee Works traces its origins to 1941, making it a third generation coffee company. The operation specializes in single estate and single variety Indian coffees that are 100 percent traceable, with a microlots collection featuring honey and anaerobic processed beans. Over 50 percent of sourcing partners are women owned or women managed farms. The company offers rare Indian varieties including Excelsa in limited edition runs. Kaveri holds a strong position in the Indian specialty market by focusing exclusively on origins that represent roughly five percent of what typically reaches international buyers.
