Coffee
Here in Chikmagalur, we have a profound respect for the heritage of our land, honouring the traditions that our ancestors followed and adapted over generations. Our specialty coffees represent a deep-rooted connection which embodies the commitment to pass on a legacy that respects both nature and community wisdom.
As the native microbes from our carefully nurtured soil play their part in each fermentation, they honour the timeless synergy between nature and craftsmanship. This project is our tribute to a tradition that endures, with each harvest contributing to a lineage of knowledge we aim to preserve for future generations.
We have been producing Arabica, Canephora (Robusta), Liberica and Excelsa coffees since 1953 - it's pretty much in our blood. Most importantly, we are proud to do this in coexistence with the local biodiversity of our area.
Since 2019, we have been shifting our attention to post-harvest processing and the final cup. We have been adding infrastructure, upping our fermentation game and met some amazing roaster-partners along the way, who now source and roast Kerehaklu coffee around the world.
With an annual rainfall of 80 inches per annum, our estate is at an altitude of 3750 feet on average - home to Arabica varieties Selection 5B, 6, 795, Chandragiri (Sarchimor), 9, 10, as well as Yellow Bourbon, Obata, SL14, SL 28. Canephora varieties include CxR, 274, TR9 and Peradeniya and Naro-Kituza, as well as small amounts of the elusive Liberica and Excelsa.
Processing
The old school washed, honey and naturally processed coffees have now been replaced by not just various experimental but several replicable processes - ranging from small nanolots to a-few-tonne large lots.
We largely now work with the microflora of our area but have used some special yeasts, bacteria and more recently fungi like koji to see how far we can go with the sensorial boundaries.
Our previous experiments include a Pichia yeast Arabica, a Koji Liberica and several, several others. We continue to explore these avenues - all to get you those delicious cuppa joes.
Green bean samples can be provided upon request in India, the US, the UK, the EU and Australia.
Roaster-Partners
Our specialty coffees have been profiled-roasted by a number of roasters in different parts.
