Elevation: 1250 - 1450m.

Variety: Catuai

Processing: Naturals

Fermentation: 72 hour yeast and lactic acid anaerobic fermentation

Roast: Light

Producers: Mr Ashok Patre

Tasting notes: Stewed citrus fruits, Wild Honey, Floral

Few people have been as influential in the tremendous improvement and global popularisation of Indian coffee as Ratnagiri Estate’s Mr Ashok Patre. Through years of research and experimentation, he has developed unique processes and farming techniques that have taken his coffees to the next level. This coffee was truly one of the most unique coffees from the harvest, with an intense aroma and flavour of rose and cardamom overshadowing some of the other nuances. As a unique coffees many roasters in India and around the world bought and released this/similar processes from them, we just weren't very fond of how the coffee's natural flavour was hidden by the fermentation. Last month when we did a sample profile, we noticed that like a lot of the heavily processed coffees, the intensity of the fermentation had died down considerably and what was left was a delicate, sweet naturals with bright acidity, loads of sweetness, a little bit of funk and a lovely floral finish which added to the beauty of this coffee.

In our attempt to further subdue some of the more funky elements in this coffee, we used a super light and a faster roast profile, accentuating the zesty citrus acidity and the complexity of the coffee. The notes of honey and come through gently as the coffee cools down and the hallmark floral note is there to round up this exceptional coffee.

This one makes great pour overs, and is a delight as an espresso and as a cold brew!