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Cashews & Barley Sugar – Kerehaklu 25H Pichia Naturals – Fine Robusta

Cashews & Barley Sugar – Kerehaklu 25H Pichia Naturals – Fine Robusta

Rich & Strong

Flavour Notes

Barley Sugar, Ginger, Roasted Cashews, White Pepper

Omni Roast

India

Aromas of roasted cashews with notes of barley sugar. Rich, creamy mouthfeel and low acidity accompanied by mild, spice undertones of ginger and white pepper.

from ₹510.00

Weight

250g
2*250g

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Pranoy Thipaiah’s expertise in microbial biology could serve to displace the fear every specialty coffee enthusiast associates with Robusta. His use of fermentation with Pichia yeast delivers us with another pleasant surprise that comes in the form of a very fine Robusta that’s as buttery and creamy as it is nutty and sweet. With medium-low acidity, a rich, viscous tactile and undertones of spice, we have a coffee here that redefines our understanding of Robustas and displays the potential they have to reveal new, unexplored flavorscapes.

This one’s a sure winner for espressos but our tailored omni roast makes it a great experimental coffee for Moka Pot and South Indian Filter too. India is world-renowned for her washed Robustas, particularly in espresso-forward consumer countries, but with evolving fermentation practices, our Robusta naturals continue to surprise us with every passing season. We implore you to experiment with this one. You won’t regret it!

The cup opens with aromas of freshly roasted cashews that lead to prominent notes of barley sugar. Undertones of ginger with a mild spice note of white pepper are slowly revealed, all balanced by a rich, creamy mouthfeel and very mild acidity. Expect a buttery, syrupy espresso loaded with nuttiness and a lingering sweetness in the aftertaste. The spice undertones add a unique dimension of depth to the overall cup making this a very surprising, but memorable Robusta experience.

This lot was cultivated in the Doddagundi Upper Block of Kerehaklu Estate and intercropped with Avocado, Fig and Jackfruit. This area of the estate is also home to bison and boar and consists of claylike but well-drained soil. Ripe cherries picked once a high brix level was attained were subject to fermentation with Pichia yeast for 25 hours in black food grade barrels. Pichia is known to produce various volatile compounds during fermentation that contribute to a plethora of floral/fruit aromas and flavor notes playing an essential role in the overall sensory qualities of the coffee. Following fermentation, the produce was slow-dried for 21 days in polyhouses with regular raking every 30 minutes to complete the development of flavors.

Producer

Pranoy & Ajoy Thipaiah

Region

Chikmagalur

Altitude

1125 MASL

Type

100% Arabica

Process

25H Pichia Naturals

Varieties

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Replacement policy

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About the farm

Kerehaklu Estate, situated in the serene Western Ghats, serves as a tranquil retreat enveloped by diverse flora and fauna. Spanning 250 acres and just a short drive from Aldur village, this estate offers an opportunity to unwind and reconnect with nature. The estate’s origins date back to the 11th-12th century Kannada language, where ‘Kerehaklu’ translates to ‘the shelter by the lake.’

Ajoy, a fourth-generation coffee producer, combines traditional and modern agricultural techniques to cultivate and conserve this lush plantation. Pranoy, with a background in biology, focuses on enhancing post-harvest coffee processes and promoting the Western Ghats’ biodiversity, while Kivi, the estate’s adventurous beagle, accompanies Pranoy to explore the grounds.

Kerehaklu has been producing coffee since 1953, with a commitment to preserving the land’s biodiversity. The estate produces Arabica, Canephora, Liberica, and Excelsa varieties, using innovative processing methods to push sensory boundaries. With an average altitude of 3750 feet and significant rainfall, Kerehaklu is dedicated to maintaining ecological balance while crafting unique, high-quality coffees enjoyed worldwide.