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Indian Monsoon Malabar

Indian Monsoon Malabar

No. Six Depot Coffee Roasters

About This Coffee

A naturally-processed Indian coffee from the Malabar region at 4,400 feet altitude, featuring Catuai and Cauvery varieties. This coffee undergoes a distinctive monsoon-aging process that exposes beans to humid sea air and monsoon winds, resulting in a chocolatey, woody, and nutty profile with minimal acidity. The process replicates historical conditions from the British Raj era when coffees developed character during long sea voyages to Europe.

Origin

Malabar (India)

Flavor Notes

Earthy, Cacao, Smooth

Roast Level

Medium Dark

Processing

Monsoon-Aged

Typology

Arabica
Catuai, Cauvery
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No. Six Depot Coffee Roasters

Lisa Landry and Flavio Lichtenthal established No. Six Depot Coffee Roasters in July 2013 within the Berkshires oldest train station, built in 1834, converting the historic structure into a roastery and cultural space. The vintage Probat roaster from the 1960s anchors their operation, roasting batches of no more than 12 kilograms to maintain meticulous control over every roast. Landry and Lichtenthal travel two to three months annually to coffee growing countries, sourcing exclusively hand picked, organically grown, shade grown coffees that reflect their environmental values. Recognition from The Guardian as a Top International Travel Find in 2016 and selection as a finalist for the Martha Stewart American Made Awards acknowledge their contribution to specialty coffee culture.

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