Today, consumers around the world demand the best coffee. Planters in producing countries are now developing finer strains of coffee to the custom-requirement of the gourmet coffee drinker.
Indian Specialty coffee is distinguished by its origin, size of the coffee seeds, distinction made by certain cultivation practices, processing and branding to geographically represent coffee at a global Level.
So what are the specialty coffees of India?
| 1 | Monsoon Malabar | Buy Link |
| Centuries ago, when coffee beans were transported to Europe in sailing ships, a ‘wonderful’ accident occurred. Monsoon winds caused the beans to swell, change colour and acquire an intensely-mellow flavour that won connoisseurs over. Today, this magic is recreated by ‘monsooning’ the finest Natural Arabica beans. Stored in special warehouses, moist monsoon winds circulate around the coffee beans, making them swell in size and take on a mellowed but aggressive, musty flavour. This process yellows the bean and when roasted gives a caramel, biscuity, low acidic cup. |
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| 2 | Mysore Nuggets Extra Bold AAA ( MNEB ) | |
| The Arabica grown in the regions of Chikmagalur, Biligiris, Bababudangiris, reflects the might and grandeur of Mysore. These Washed Arabica Beans must size 7.5mm & Above. The beans are very large, uniform bluish-green in colour, with a clean polished appearance. In the cup, the coffee exhibits full aroma, medium to good body good acidity and fine flavour, with a hint of spice. This is a rare, premium coffee and truly represents the best quality coffee from India. |
MNEB | |
| 3 | Robusta Kaapi Royale | |
| The stately elephant with its howdah - a canopied seat bedecked with flowers and jewels used during a ceremonial procession – is a sign of Indian royalty. Much like this king of specialty Indian ‘kaapis’, prepared from bold Robusta beans of the best quality. This coffee is prepared from Robusta Parchment AB from the regions of Coorg, Wayanad, Chikmagalur and Travancore. The beans are bold, round with pointed ends, and grey to bluish-grey in colour. The cup ensures full body, soft, smooth and mellow flavour. |
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