This coffee is from Ratnagiri Estate in Chikmagalur, India. It features the SL-9 variety grown at 4450 feet altitude. The coffee is processed using anaerobic fermentation with cultured microbes as a natural process, then tumble mechanically dried at the farm. The cup offers intensely sweet flavors with notes of jasmine, vanilla, and sweet lime, complemented by complex floral characteristics. The dry aroma presents jasmine florals, chocolate, and grapefruit, while the wet aroma reveals jasmine, vanilla, and forest honey. It delivers heavy floral aromatics, well-balanced body, and deep sweetness with bright acidity. The BRIX level measures 24.2.
Grey Soul Coffee Roasters built its identity around pour over brewing, operating cafes in Bandra West in Mumbai and Koregaon Park in Pune with a live roasting experience center. The sourcing draws on Indian specialty arabica from Karnataka, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Odisha, processed as fermented naturals, fruit naturals, and washed lots depending on the origin. The cafes serve exclusively without additives or syrups, and the slow bar format reinforces the focus on the coffee itself. An all vegetarian menu with vegan and gluten free options and handmade stoneware accessories round out a deliberately considered offering.
