Indian Monsoon Malabar - Coffee

Fresh Roasted Coffee

Details

Origin

India

Process

Monsooned

Roast Suitability

Description

Indian Monsoon Malabar - Unroasted Coffee Beans Monsooned, low-acid Arabica green coffee for home roasters This Indian Monsoon Malabar selection is a distinctive specialty Arabica coffee sourced from the mountainous regions of southern Mysore , India. What sets this coffee apart is the traditional monsooning process, a historic postharvest method unique to Indian coffee. In the monsooning process, green coffee beans are exposed to monsoon winds from the Arabian Sea for several weeks. This controlled exposure causes the beans to increase in size, turn a pale yellow hue , and lose much of their natural acidity. The result is a coffee renowned for its smooth, mellow profile, heavy body, and unmistakable earthy character. Roasting Suggestions This coffee is well-suited for home roasters seeking a low-acid cup with substantial body. It performs best at light to medium roast levels , where its unique attributes shine. Expect flavor notes of baker’s chocolate, earthy spices, and a creamy, syrupy mouthfeel. Because the beans have already been “weathered” by the monsooning process, they roast differently than standard washed coffees—producing high body, very low acidity, and a gentle sweetness rather than bright fruit tones. Origin Grown in the southern regions of Mysore and Coorg, this coffee benefits from rich biodiversity and elevations ranging from 4,000 to 5,000 feet above sea level. While Indian Arabicas are generally known for their full body, the monsooning process dramatically alters the bean’s structure. This transformation echoes the era of colonial sea voyages, when coffee shipped to Europe absorbed monsoon humidity en route . Today, that historical accident is intentionally reproduced to create a cup with exceptional body, reduced acidity, and a flavor profile found nowhere else in the world. Varietals Producers in this region cultivate traditional Indian Arabica varietals, including Kent and Cauvery. The coffee is grown on a mix of estates and small farms. Prod