India - Saif Ulla

Anoxically-Fermented Natural Chandragiri · Chikmagalur, India

Dark Chocolate · Dried Fruit · Spice

This coffee comes from Gundikhan Estate in Chikmagalur, Karnataka, produced by Saif Ulla.

The farm sits between 1,300 and 1,400 masl within dense forest canopy and forms part of the KaadKaapi collective, a group of producers focused on wildlife-friendly coffee farming. Elephants, gaur, birds, and other native wildlife move freely through these landscapes, requiring producers to farm in ways that prioritise biodiversity over maximum yield.

This lot is produced using an anoxically-fermented natural process applied to Chandragiri, a Sarchimor-derived variety well suited to the region.

The cup profile is rich, layered, and comforting. Dark chocolate sweetness sits alongside dried fruit character and warming spice notes.

Despite the more experimental processing, the coffee remains balanced and highly approachable.

Brew Guide

Filter

• 15g coffee
• 250g water
• 94°C
• Medium-coarse grind

Allow slightly longer drawdowns to build body and sweetness.

Espresso

• 18g in
• 42g out
• 30-33 seconds

This coffee performs particularly well as a modern espresso with lots of texture.