Cauvery Coffee

Elevation: 600-2000 m MSL Rainfall: 1000-1600 mm Main coffee type: Arabica The total area under Coffee: 14,000 ha Average production: 7,500 MT Main varieties: S.795, San.5B, Sln.9, Sln.10, Cauvery Main intercrops: Orange, Banana, Pepper, Cardamom, Vegetables The Pulleys hill range is situated adjacent to the popular Kodaikanal hill resort on the southernmost tip of the Western Ghats. Among the unique features of this hill, the field is the bluebell-like Kurinji flower that is visible only once in 12 years. Some of the best Arabicas are grown here like S.795, S1n.10, and Cauvery. These coffees have a medium body, medium-plus acidity, and a slight flavor coupled with a citrus aroma.

Arabica coffees (or Arabicas) have a delicate flavor and balanced aroma coupled with a sharp and sweet taste. They have about half the amount of caffeine compared to Robustas. Arabicas are harvested between November to January and are typically grown on higher altitudes ranging from 600 to 2000 meters in cold, moisture-rich, and subtropical weather conditions. They require nutrient-rich soil to be able to conform to the highest international coffee standards. Four popular varieties of Arabica coffee are: Kents Coffee S.795 Coffee Cauvery Coffee Sln.9 (Selection 9) Coffee

Elevation: 750-1100 m MSL Rainfall: 1000-2500 mm Main coffee types: Arabica, Robusta The total area under coffee: Arabica â?? 26,000 ha, Robusta 56,000 ha Average production: Arabica 24,000 MT, Robusta â?? 69,000 MT Main varieties: Arabica S.795, Sln.6, Sln.9, Cauvery; Robusta S.274, CxR Main intercrops: Pepper, Cardamom, Orange, Banana, Arecanut Coorg is India's largest coffee-producing district. The district, which is also famous for its honey, is the source of the Cauvery river and has a rich history associated with the brave Kodava warriors. The region produces both Arabicas and Robustas. The Arabica coffees from Coorg are lightly acidic with a mild flavor and intense aroma, while the Robusta coffees are soft and neutral, with hues of chocolate

Elevation: 900-1500 m MSL Rainfall: 800-1500 mm Main coffee type: Arabica The total area under Coffee: 5,000 ha Average production: 3,000 MT Main varieties: S.795, Cauvery, Sln.9 Main intercrops: Orange, Banana, Pepper The Sheveroys region has abundant lakes and tall peaks, where premium Arabica coffees like S.795, S1n.9, and Cauvery are grown at altitudes of up to 5000 feet under silver oaks. The berries mature at a slow rate and acquire a bluish-green color. They produce Coffee with a medium body, good acidity, and a slight flavor with a tinge of spice. The lower areas of the hills in the region are frequented by the Gaur or Indian bison.

Elevation: 1000-1500 m MSL Rainfall: 1750-2200 mm Main coffee type: Arabica The total area under Coffee: 15,000 ha Average production: 10,500 MT Main varieties: S.795, Sln.9, Cauvery Intercrops: Pepper, Cardamom, Arecanut The birthplace of Indian Coffee, Bababudangiris, is named in honor of the legendary saint Baba Budan1 â?? who brought Coffee to India. With a peak altitude of 1500 meters, the region is frequented by spotted deer. The coffee plantations here produce full-bodied Arabicas, which ripen at a relatively slower pace due to mild weather conditions. The Indian Coffee from these carefully selected beans, which are processed through natural fermentation, has a full-body, acidity, sweet flavor, and unmistakable aroma with a hint of chocolate

Elevation: 700-1200 m MSL Rainfall: 1000-4500 mm Main coffee types: Arabica, Robusta The total area under coffee: Arabica 37,000 ha, Robusta 23,000 ha Average production: Arabica 29,000 MT, Robusta â?? 30,000 MT Main varieties: Arabica S.795, San.5B, Sln.9, Cauvery Robusta Peridenia, S.274, CXR Main intercrops: Pepper, Cardamom, Arecanut, Orange, Vanilla Chikmagalur in Karnataka is especially renowned as a tourist paradise with dense forests and wildlife sanctuaries with (among other species) colorful peacocks apart from substantial coffee plantations. It is home to the Central Indian Coffee Research Institute and is also called the Coffee Country of India. The Arabica beans from this region produce Indian Coffee that has a medium body coupled with light acidity and flavor, and medium to the intense aroma

Coffee from Anamalais (Tamil Nadu) Elevation: 1000-1400 m MSL Rainfall: 2500-3000 mm Main coffee type: Arabica The total area under Coffee: 2,500 ha Average production: 1,500 MT Main varieties: S.795, Cauvery, Sln.9 Main intercrops: Pepper, Orange, Banana The Anamalais region is known for its wildlife sanctuaries â?? with spotted leopards and elephants. This medium-altitude mountain range on the southern tip of the Western Ghats experiences high rainfall. The plantations are home to high-grown Arabicas, including the exotic Kents. The Arabicas here are finely grown broad types of coffee beans that are greyish green in color and tend to be more balanced with a strong aroma coupled with citrus essence.

Elevation: 900-1100 m MSL Rainfall: 1000-1200 mm Main Indian coffee type: Arabica The total area under Coffee: 20,000 ha Average production: 3,100 MT Main varieties: S.795, Sln.4, San.5, Cauvery Main intercrops: Pepper, Mango, Jackfruit, Vegetables Home to colorful parrots, the Araku Valley is situated in the Eastern Ghats of northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Orissa. The development of coffee plantations here is more recent. It has been a boon to the tribal populations here since it has provided them with a viable alternative to their traditional methods of shifting cultivation. Indian Coffee from Araku Valley is characterized by the medium body, medium to sharp acidity, and intense aroma with spicy notes.

Elevation: 1500-2000 m MSL Rainfall: 1100-1200 mm Main coffee type: Arabica The total area under Coffee: 800 ha Average production: 700-800 MT Main varieties: S.795, Sln.9, Cauvery Main intercrops: Orange, Banana, Pepper Major wildlife presence: Sambar The literal meaning of Biligiris is white hills, and these hills in south-eastern Karnataka get the name because their peaks are covered with silver clouds and white mist for most of the year. They are among the highest altitude coffee growing regions in India, and the most famous variety coming from this region is the high elevation S.795 Arabica. The Indian Coffee ripens slowly under a mild shade of silver oaks and fruit trees and has a full-body, lovely aroma and a unique sweet flavor