Crystal Valley - India

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Producer: Mac Machaiah

Elevation: 985 MASL

Process: Red Honey Sundried

Annual Rainfall: 70 inches

Region: Biligiri village, Somwarpet taluk in North Coorg, Karnataka

Soil: Clay Loamy

Varietal: Chandragiri 

Notes: Fig, caramel, milk chocolate 

When we tried this red honey from Komal and the team at South India Coffee Company (SICC) we thought it was a great opportunity to showcase the best of Indian coffee to our subscribers. Sweet, rich and soothing, we're tasting dried fruits like fig supported by creamy caramel chocolate. 

Crystal Valley Estate is situated at an altitude of 985 meters in the Biligiri village of Somwarpet taluk in North Coorg. The steep northeast-facing slope of the estate is ideally suited for growing coffee. The rocky terroir, paired with an average rainfall of 70 inches per year and hot summers with windy and heavy showers during monsoons, adds distinct character and flavour to the coffees nurtured at Crystal Valley Estate.

Process - Red Honey Sun Dried Arabica

Harvesting: Ripe coffee cherries are selectively picked.

Depulping: The outer skin of the coffee cherries is removed using an eco pulper. This process separates the skin and some of the fruity pulp from the coffee beans. Unlike the fully washed process where all the mucilage is removed, in the honey sundried process,  we retain most of the sticky, sugary mucilage. This mucilage layer contributes to the sweetness and complexity of the final cup. 

Drying: The coffee beans, still covered in mucilage, are spread out on drying beds. They are regularly raked to ensure even drying. The drying process can take about 7-10 days, depending on the climate and conditions.

To get the best from your coffee please take a look at our brew guides HERE

ALL PACKAGING IS CARBON NEUTRAL AND WIDELY RECYCLABLE