Elevation: 1675 MASL

Variety: Chandragiri

Processing: Natural Naturals*

Roast: Light

Producers: Himu & Karunya Gowda

Tasting notes: Strawberry Jam, Raw Honey, and Hints of Vanilla

Located in the Chandradrona hills of Chikmagalur, the Krishnagiri Estate is our new partner as of 2022. This estate is surrounded by verdant valleys and the Shola Forests and is home to various natural springs, flora, and fauna native to the Western Ghats. Established in 1885, the estate is now managed by Himu and his wife Karunya.

We were introduced to the Krishnagiri Estate by Komal from SICC. During our first conversation with Himu, he spoke of his "Natural Naturals," sun-dried with no specifically designed fermentation. We knew we just had to try them. The ripest cherries are carefully handpicked and sorted before being slow-dried in the sun. The naturals we tried were some of the sweetest coffees we had tasted all year. This is a testament to the incredible love, passion, and expertise that go into growing and processing coffee at the Krishnagiri Estate.

We have roasted this coffee lightly to preserve its natural sweetness and complexity. The coffee has notes of strawberries, raw honey, and hints of vanilla. It is an exceptional choice for both filter and espresso brewing methods.