Coffee Beans

These coffee beans have been harvested on small farms sized less than 10 hectares. The vast majority is still produced in the traditional growing regions in the southern states of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, which counted for around roughly 90% of the country’s production. 

Elekkai's Coffee beans are sourced from the Coorg region also known as Kodagu. Another important coffee-growing region in Karnataka, known for its vast green plantations and cultivation of both Arabica and Robusta beans.

The coffee is usually grown under a two-tier mixed shade canopy of evergreen leguminous trees, often intercropped with spices and fruit crops including pepper, cardamom, vanilla, orange and banana trees. Most Arabica farms lie at between 700 and 1,200 meters above sea level. 

The coffees may be processed using either the natural or washed methods, known locally as ‘Cherry’ and ‘Parchment’, respectively. Coffee is usually dried using patios, tables or, terraces.

Coffee Varieties:

Arabica: Known for its high quality and delicate flavor, and is a major variety grown in India. 

Robusta: Another popular variety, known for its stronger flavor and higher caffeine content.