Chikmagalur Monsooned — India, Karnataka, Chikmagalur
Roasted

Chikmagalur Monsooned

Kent · Monsooned · Medium-Dark roast · 1000–1400m

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Bean type
Arabica
Caffeine
Standard
Best served
Hot
Availability
Rare/Limited

Brew it with

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Taste profile

Acidity1/5
Body5/5
Sweetness3/5
Bitterness4/5

In the cup

Aroma: Damp wood and warm spice

Aftertaste: Very heavy, barely acidic

Roast: Dark enough to match the low-acid, heavy body.

Pairs with: Masala chai spices, dark chocolate

The story

Monsooning exposes dried beans to the southwest monsoon for weeks, swelling them pale and stripping acidity — a process invented by accident during long sea voyages.

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