Origin Information - Indian Monsoon Malabar

Region: Malabar Coast of Karnataka and Kerala (Southwest India).

Growing Altitude: 900 to 1,500 metres (approximately 3,000 to 5,000 feet) above sea level.

Typical Harvest Period: October to February (Arabica: November–February; Robusta: January–April).

Milling Process: Monsooned Process. Naturally processed, sun-dried green coffee beans are exposed to moisture-laden southwest monsoon winds in well-ventilated warehouses along India's western coast. This process typically takes 12–16 weeks, causing the beans to swell, change to a pale golden colour and develop their distinctive mellow flavour with reduced acidity.

SCA Score: Typically around 80–84 points, depending on the bean quality, grade, roast and individual lot. However, Monsooned Malabar does not have a fixed or standardised SCA score, so an actual cupping score should be confirmed with the supplier.