India: Monsooned Malabar AA, Karnataka

Monsooned Malabar is India’s signature post‑harvest style: green coffee is spread in ventilated warehouses along the southwest coast during monsoon season, repeatedly raked and re‑bagged as humid winds swell the beans and soften acidity. The result is uniquely mellow, sweet, and texturally plush. Taken to a medium–dark curve, this lot builds a fudge‑like chocolate core, turns sugars toward toffee and caramel, and layers gentle sweet spice with toasted‑almond/walnut warmth. Acidity reads very low and integrated; the body is velvety and coating. Expect a long, tidy cocoa finish—comforting and exceptional for smooth espresso.

Sustainability badges: Estate/Cooperative Sourced, Monsooned Process, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted