Sandalwood Estate Washed

About This Coffee

This washed coffee is sourced from Sandalwood Estate in Suntikoppa, Coorg, India. Established in 1892, the estate is situated at an elevation of approximately 1,050 meters. The coffee is shade-grown in fertile soils, resulting in a clean, full-bodied, and balanced cup. It features a flavor profile characterized by dried fruit, stone fruit, gentle tea, and citrus notes, finishing with a warm hazelnut sweetness. This coffee is versatile and suitable for various brewing methods, including espresso, moka pot, and traditional South Indian filter.

Origin

Coorg (India)

Flavor Notes

Dried Fruit, Black Tea, Citrus Fruit, Hazelnut, Raisin, Stone Fruit, Mosambi, Tea Rose

Roast Level

Medium

Processing

Washed

Typology

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Naivo Coffee Company

Naivo Coffee Company is a specialty roastery in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2016 by V E Ovian and Jessie Ovian. The operation builds on three decades of industry experience through the family's coffee brokerage firm Indcaffe, established in 1996 to facilitate export contracts between Indian producers and buyers across Europe and Australia. Jessie, a certified Q Grader, heads roasting and quality, overseeing tailored profiles on Probat and Buehler roasters with every batch put through rigorous cupping protocols. Naivo sources from over several origins spanning India, East Africa and the Americas, working with both estate producers and certified Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance suppliers. The roastery offers coffees across espresso, filter and omni profiles, roasting three to four times per week to keep stock fresh. The approach combines Indian estate coffees with international origins, and the roasting aims to highlight the distinct processing and terroir of each lot.

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