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Bettadamalali Estate Washed

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Flavour Notes

Cocoa, Honey, Roasted Nuts

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India

from ₹465.00

Weight

250g
2*250g

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Our search for the immaculate espresso began when we were embraced by the warm welcome of Ramdev and his parents Shantha and Nagesh as we drove through the gates of Bettadamalali Estate in early 2023. A pristine farm nestled in the Baba Budan Giri hills of Chikmagalur, this place is more than a commercial operation – it is a garden of nature’s best delights. With scientific approaches to farming complemented by highly structured operations, Bettadamalali produce some of the best washed Arabicas we have encountered in recent times. The farm has been a long-term partner to our sister enterprise Indcaffe – who have over the years exported several hundreds of tons of washed Arabica for them to specialty houses in Europe. We decided to grab our own little share of the treasure as we cycled through multiple lots to find this gem that would help us curate a delicious espresso.

Expect a sweet, rich-bodied liquor in your cup with a viscous creamy texture that will hug your palate closely before letting go. Sweet honey and dark cocoa notes preceded by a savory aroma of roasted nuts together create a mesmerizing espresso that is testament to the great work of art that has been accomplished in the fields of Bettadamalali Estate. Enjoy it black or hit it with milk!

This fully washed coffee is produced by first pulping the cherries to separate the pulp from the beans. The beans are then naturally fermented. Once the fermentation is complete, they are washed in clean water and shifted to the drying yards.

Producer

Nagesh Gowda and Family

Region

Baba Budan Giri

Altitude

1100 – 1340 MASL

Type

100% Arabica

Process

Washed

Varieties

Selection 795

Replacement policy

Wholesale Available

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About the farm

Bettadamalali Estate is a third-generation family-owned and operated estate in Chikmagalur producing some of India’s finest shade-grown coffee. The estate, in addition to the many accolades it has received over time, is also a two-time winner of the Illy Coffee Quality Prize for Espresso.

Quality and sustainability being a prime focus, they ensure that they produce the best quality beans with zero impact on the environment. There are checks and measures at several points in the production cycle to maintain traceability, keep quality consistent, preserve the sanctity of the environment, and ensure the safety of the people working on the farm.

Each lot of coffee upon harvest is given a unique number. Each lot number can be correlated to the date and location of the harvest, the variety of the plant, the processing method, the moisture content of the lot after drying, and the grade percentage of the beans.

Every single coffee cherry is hand-picked on the estate. This method of harvesting ensures only ripe, crimson-red cherries are picked from the plant, consequently ensuring a clean cup of coffee that is free from any undesirable tastes produced because of picking green and unripe cherries.

There are several varieties of Arabica coffee grown on the estate. Varietals including Sln 795, Sln 9, and Sln 5B occupy much of the area. Other recently introduced varietals such as Chandragiri, Hemavathy, Sachimore and Catuai are also being planted in newer blocks. All the robusta grown is of the Sln 274 variety.