Indian Monsoon Malabar Coffee

Richly mellow and wonderfully distinctive, Indian Monsoon Malabar opens with earthy spice and gentle smoky notes, followed by hints of tobacco, fig and plum. Its famously low-acidity character makes for a smooth, rounded cup with plenty of depth.

This remarkable coffee owes its character to a traditional process inspired by the long sea voyages that once carried Indian beans to Europe. Today, premium Arabica beans are deliberately exposed to the moisture-laden monsoon winds of India’s Malabar Coast. Over 12 to 16 weeks, they absorb moisture in specially designed warehouses, where they are regularly raked and re-bagged as they slowly swell and change colour.

The result is a pale-gold to light-brown bean with a flavour profile unlike most coffees: mellow, earthy and gently spiced. Sip it slowly and discover a coffee shaped by both place and tradition.