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INDIA - Narmada Washed (Espresso/Filter)

INDIA - Narmada Washed (Espresso/Filter)

Chocolate | Apricot | Cashew

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It’s our first year working with Komal from South India Coffee Company (SICC), and Narmada is one of the first coffees we decided to bring in. SICC works with a lot of farms to produce many delicious lots, and we were so excited to taste not only well-processed and clean larger lots, but also some fun and experimental lots like this natural processed coffee. 

I think because of the 24-hour extended washed process, the processing brought out a really great balance between sweetness and gentle acidity. On the nose, it had a lot of nuttiness that reminded me of toasted rice, and the cup had a lot of caramel and brown sugar sweetness, as well as milk chocolate. 

250g bag. Roasted in Toronto, Ontario. 

Orders placed by Sunday @ 11:59pm EST will be roasted Monday to Wednesday and shipped as soon as possible. Orders process and ship out within 2-5 business days.

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ORIGIN DEEP DIVE

Indian coffee has a rich history dating back to the 17th century (yes, even earlier than Brazil or Colombia). Legend has it that Baba Budan, a Sufi saint, smuggled seven coffee seeds in his beard from Yemen to India. He planted them in the Chikmagalur hills of Karnataka, where the region Baba Budangiri now bears his name.

For much of its history, India has been known for commercial-grade Robusta and Arabica production. Monsooned Malabar was one of India’s most distinctive offerings, celebrated for its unique process that imparted earthy, mellow characteristics (which got a lot of love during the second wave of coffee).

Today, the specialty coffee scene in India is taking off (on both the production and consumption sides). A growing number of producers are experimenting with varietals, innovative processing methods, and sustainable farming practices to push the industry forward. Their coffees are elevating the archetypal Indian flavor profile while also introducing lots that diverge from it showcasing the country’s (largely overlooked) versatility.

What's exciting about this coffee

It’s our first year working with Komal from South India Coffee Company (SICC), and Narmada is one of the first coffees we decided to bring in. SICC works with a lot of farms to produce many delicious lots, and we were so excited to taste not only well-processed and clean larger lots, but also some fun and experimental lots like this natural processed coffee. 

I think because of the 24-hour extended washed process, the processing brought out a really great balance between sweetness and gentle acidity. On the nose, it had a lot of nuttiness that reminded me of toasted rice, and the cup had a lot of caramel and brown sugar sweetness, as well as milk chocolate.

Brew Guide

Use an Origami dripper with a Kalita Wave filter (for V60, use a slightly coarser grind), a carafe, a gooseneck kettle, 320g of water at 95°C (203°F), and 20g medium-ground coffee. Wet the filter, add coffee, and start your timer. Pour 40g of water, then add 60g each at 0:30, 1:00, 1:20, and 1:50 intervals, finishing with 40g at 2:20 (total 320g). The brew should finish by 3:20. Enjoy!

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Gaelan D'costa

Good, not spectacular. The flavours weren't easy to get out.

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