This shade-grown, single-origin Arabica is hand-picked, hand-pulped, and sun-dried by five dedicated grower couples in B.R. Hills Tiger Reserve in Karnataka.
Behind the Name: This blend is called Five Stories and is named after the 5 farmer couples who hand-picked and hand-processed this coffee. We've translated this to
Aidu Kathegaḷu in Kannada, the primary language of Karnataka; Aidu means five, Kathe means stories or tales, and galu makes it plural.
Meet the 5 farmer couples behind Five Stories:
Bomamma-Jadegowda
Kethamma-Kethegowda
Basamma-Jadegowda
Veeramma-Chikkanna &
Kethamma-Kollegowda.
Indigenous community: Soliga
About B.R. Hills Tiger Reserve: The B.R. Hills Tiger Reserve is a stunning wildlife sanctuary where the Eastern and Western Ghats* meet. It is home to a significant population of Bengal tigers, along with elephants, leopards, sloth bears, and over 270 bird species. The indigenous Soliga tribal community has lived in harmony with this land (including its wildlife!) for generations, playing a vital role in preserving its rich natural heritage.
*two stunning mountain ranges in India
Altitude: 1200 MSL (meters above sea level)
Varietal: SLN9 (coffee bean variety native to India!)
