India
India Monsooned Malabar
Malabar Coast, Karnataka · 900–1500 masl · natural
Green beans exposed to monsoon winds for months, resulting in a low-acid, heavy, musty-sweet cup.
Flavor profile
| Bean | Acidity | Fruitiness | Complexity | Bitterness | Body | Sweetness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Monsooned Malabar | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 |
Details
- Varieties
- Kent, S-795
- Roast
- medium-dark
- Harvest
- Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Tasting notes
MustyTobaccoDark ChocolateSpiceNut
Brewing recommendations
Espressoaffinity 9/10
Grind
fine (260µm)
Temp
94°C
Ratio
1:2
Brew
28s
Bold, low-acid espresso; excellent blend base.
Moka Potaffinity 8/10
Grind
fine (300µm)
Temp
100°C
Ratio
1:7
Brew
300s
Smoky and rich.
French Pressaffinity 7/10
Grind
coarse (1000µm)
Temp
95°C
Ratio
1:15
Brew
240s
Heavy and chocolatey.
Cold Brewaffinity 7/10
Grind
coarse (1050µm)
Temp
80°C
Ratio
1:8
Brew
12h
Smooth and sweet; musty and tobacco without the bite.
Kalita Waveaffinity 5/10
Grind
medium (800µm)
Temp
90°C
Ratio
1:16
Brew
240s
Balanced extraction; musty and tobacco with rounded sweetness.
AeroPressaffinity 5/10
Grind
medium-fine (600µm)
Temp
82°C
Ratio
1:14
Brew
90s
Versatile cup; musty and tobacco with soft acidity.
Chemexaffinity 3/10
Grind
medium (800µm)
Temp
91°C
Ratio
1:17
Brew
270s
Tea-like clarity; musty and tobacco shine through.
Pour-Over V60affinity 1/10
Grind
medium-fine (600µm)
Temp
90°C
Ratio
1:16
Brew
210s
Highlights musty and tobacco; full-bodied and articulate.