We are on a mission to put Indian coffee on the world map
Each day, over a billion people begin their day with coffee. At Kelachandra Coffee, our dream is to touch these billion lives with the perfect cup, every single day. Each cup of coffee must be identifiable by its unique flavour profile- a culmination of the land, the plantation, the legacy, and the farmer coming together to create the best shade-grown coffee the world will ever taste.
Here’s a virtual peek into our Inner Giri estates where the magic is created.
People
Kelachandra coffee, with our 15 lush coffee estates, is run by a team of trained and experienced managers and workers who assist with the day-to-day farm activities.
We support the growth of every worker on our estates in the form of opportunities for their partners, education for their children, and living spaces for families. In turn, they bring in consistency and commitment to everything they do.
Places
The Western Ghats in India are a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to one of Earth’s largest biodiverse ecosystems. Here, under thick canopies of dense trees and in the company of abundant wildlife, India cultivates coffee that is consumed all over the world.
Kelachandra coffee’s estates in Chikmagalur and Wayand dot this vibrant region….
Places
The Western Ghats in India are a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to one of Earth’s largest biodiverse ecosystems. Here, under thick canopies of dense trees and in the company of abundant wildlife, India cultivates coffee that is consumed all over the world.
Kelachandra coffee’s estates in Chikmagalur and Wayand dot this vibrant region….
Processes
Each day, over a billion people begin their day with coffee. At Kelachandra Coffee, our dream is to touch these billion lives with the perfect cup, every single day; the coffees we craft are the coffees we sell.
Each cup of coffee must be identifiable by its unique flavour profile- a culmination of the land, the plantation, the legacy, and the farmer coming together to create the best shade-grown coffee the world will ever taste.
Our Coffee Varieties
An overview of our primary products
Kelachandra Coffee Estates'
Arabica Varieties
Kelachandra Coffee Estates'
Robusta Varieties
The journey from farm to cup
Planting
Coffee seeds are generally planted in large beds in shaded nurseries. The seedlings are watered frequently and shaded from bright sunlight until they are hearty enough to be permanently planted. Planting often takes place during the monsoons, so that the soil remains moist while the roots become firmly established.
Blossoming and Picking
The coffee plant starts bearing fruit after 3 – 5 years. In the month of February the coffee flowers blossom and by July clusters of green coffee cherry start appearing on the plants, which ripen to deep red cherries. These cherries are ready to be handpicked by expert workforces. The harvest season is from November to mid‑January for Arabica & February to mid‑March for Robusta.
Drying and Processing
Once picked the coffee reaches the pulping stations where is coffee are processed quickly to prevent spoilage. Processes could involve natural, washed, pulped natural depending on the coffees. The coffees are then sent to the curing works, where they are hulled, polished, peeled, graded, and sorted.
Warehousing and Roasting
These processed beans are now known as ‘green coffee’ ready to be shipped to roasters. The roasters carefully roast the coffee to bring out the flavours and characteristic for this humble coffee beans, where the journey ends and you enjoy your cup of coffee.
Our Coffee Varieties
Our Coffee Varieties
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