India | Karadykan Estate – Natural Anaerobic

Black Grape · Ripe Cherries · Plum

Juicy, vibrant, and beautifully balanced.

From the lush, forest-covered hills of Chikmagalur, India, comes a coffee that celebrates the expressive side of Indian specialty coffee.

Grown at Karadykan Estate in the Baba Budan Giri hills, this naturally processed Arabica brings together rich notes of black grape, ripe cherries, and plum-like sweetness. Flavours of Black Grape and Ripe Cherries with a Plum-like sweetness, The cup carries a juicy mouthfeel, with a medium body and well-balanced interplay of sweetness, acidity and texture

It's a coffee with plenty of character, yet beautifully balanced and approachable.

The Story Behind the Coffee

Nestled between three hills at elevations of 1,200–1,400 metres, Karadykan Estate is surrounded by forests, natural springs, and abundant wildlife. The 320-hectare estate is home to a diverse ecosystem and a community of coffee-growing families.

The estate is managed by the Appadurai family, with Hamsini Appadurai among the producers bringing these distinctive coffees to life.

What makes this particular lot special is its Shade Barrel Fermentation process. Freshly harvested coffee cherries undergo 22 hours of controlled anaerobic fermentation in sealed, oxygen-free tanks before being patio-dried with the fruit intact.

This careful processing helps develop the coffee's pronounced fruit character, natural sweetness, and juicy texture, creating a cup that is both vibrant and balanced.

At Poets & Prose, we love showcasing coffees that challenge expectations about what an origin can offer. This lot is a wonderful reminder of the diversity and innovation emerging from India's specialty coffee-growing regions.

Coffee Details

• Origin: Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India
• Estate: Karadykan Estate
• Producer: Appadurai family
• Species: Arabica
• Processing: Natural · 22-hour Anaerobic Fermentation
• Elevation: 1,200–1,400 MASL
• Harvest: 2025–2026
• Tasting Notes: Black Grape, Ripe Cherries, Plum
• Body: Medium, Juicy
• Acidity: Balanced, Fruit-forward