India, East Asia
Coffee production in India is dominant in the hill tracts of the South Indian states, with Karnataka accounting for 71%, followed by Kerala with 21% and Tamil Nadu. Indian coffee is said to be the finest coffee grown in the shade, rather than direct sunlight anywhere in the world.
Vasandh estate is located in the famed Baba Budan hills (Baba Budangiri, the birth place of coffee in India) near Chikmagalur district in Karnataka state. Cradled in lush natural surroundings, this well-established plantation has been producing quality coffee for decades and is committed to an eco-friendly environment.
It is also known for its unique and varied flora and fauna.
Varietal: S795
Producer: Narendra
Elevation: 1,100 – 1,350 MASL
Processing: Wet Washing
Region: Bababudan Giri Hills
Cup Profile: well balanced between body and acidity with sweetness of the chocolate, a hint of spice after taste
Besides growing coffee, the estate intercrops cardamom, pepper, bananas and oranges. Vasandh Estate also has abundant reserves of timber — rosewood and silver oak among the varieties, providing shade for their coffees.
Varietal: S795
Producer: Narendra
Elevation: 1,100 – 1,350 MASL
Processing: Wet Washing
Region: Bababudan Giri Hills
Cup Profile: well balanced body with hint of tropical fruits and sweetness of sugar cane
Besides growing coffee, the estate intercrops cardamom, pepper, bananas and oranges. Vasandh Estate also has abundant reserves of timber — rosewood and silver oak among the varieties, providing shade for their coffees.
Varietal: S795
Producer: Narendra
Elevation: 1,100 – 1,350 MASL
Processing: Wet Washing
Region: Bababudan Giri Hills
Cup Profile: well-balanced between body and acidity, nutty, chocolatey, ending with a sweetness of pear
