Coffee of the Month
India Monsoon Malabar
Region: Chikmagalur growing region of Karnataka, a Southern state in India
Roast: Medium-Dark
Process: Monsoon Process
Tasting Notes: Baker’s chocolate with a mild, creamy finish
Sourced from the Chikmagalur growing region of Karnataka in Southern India, our India Monsoon Malabar is transformed by a unique process rooted in maritime history. This single-origin coffee undergoes a rare and transformative monsooning process, a technique discovered by chance during long sea voyages from India to Europe. The beans, exposed to the moisture-laden winds of the monsoon season, absorb the humid air, swelling and changing in size and color to a pale yellow hue.
Today, this time-honored process is carefully replicated in controlled environments, ensuring the beans develop the same smooth, mellow flavor with rich, earthy undertones that made it so popular centuries ago. This coffee offers a unique opportunity to experience a tradition perfected over generations, brought to life by both nature and innovation.