India – Natural – Summer Fruits

• Country: India

• Region: Chikmagalur

• Farmer/Producer: Zuheb Abrar, Hospura Estate

• Roast: Medium

• Tasting Notes: Summer Fruits

• Process: Natural

• Elevation: 1300 MASL

• Variety: Chandragiri (Arabica)

Hospura Estate is situated in the Bab Budan Giri coffee growing area of India. The farm itself is 12 hectares, and is known for its biodiversity and traditional cultivation methods. Coffee is grown under a rich polyculture shade canopy, featuring a wide range of native and endemic tree species. The environment provides a vital habitat for birds (including the Nilgiri Flowerpecker, the Blyths Starling and the Malabar Parakeet). What’s more vulnerable mammal like the Spotted Deer and Flying Squirrel are to be found on the Estate.

The farm itself is managed by Zuheb Abrar and he grows exclusively S795 and Chandragiri varieties. Having studied Civil Engineering, Zuheb decided he would rather work in coffee on the farm and to try to develop the farm’s potential as a wildlife sanctuary.

What is Natural Processing?

Natural processing is one of the oldest methods of preparing coffee after harvest.

Rather than removing the fruit immediately, whole coffee cherries are carefully dried with the beans still inside. As the cherries dry, the fruit remains in contact with the coffee, influencing how its flavours develop.

Once the cherries have reached the desired moisture level, the dried fruit is removed to reveal the coffee beans.

This process can create coffees with greater sweetness, a fuller body and more pronounced fruity characteristics compared with traditionally washed coffees.

Our Natural coffee from Hospura Estate in India is a brilliant example, with vibrant notes of summer fruits that showcase the exciting flavours of Indian speciality coffee.

Curious about how coffee processing changes flavour? Explore our guide to coffee processing methods