Coffee Estate in South India [Kerala, Karnataka & Tamilnadu]

Indian coffee is grown in the States of Karnataka, Chennai and Kerala, apart from a small quantity which is grown in Andhra Pradesh and the North Eastern States of India such as Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.


Kerala, with its wide expanse of backwater lagoons and coconut trees, produces mainly quality Robusta, of approximately 55,000 T. Some of the excellent Robusta Cherry coffees in India are from the regions of Wynaad and Travancore in Kerala State.

The Robusta Cherry beans from Wynaad are produced at an altitude of 1,000 to 2,000 ft, accounting for around 40,000 T of Indian Robustas. The beans have the characteristics of golden brown color, with strong body and bright neutrality in the cup.

Travancore Robustas, almost unheard of, are uniquely distinct, with the potential for preparation of special and even specialty coffees. The Travancore region, best known for its beautiful topography, hilly terrain and above all the Maharajas and the Maharanis of yesteryears, also produces Robusta coffees, which have unique cup quality. The quantity produced in this region is approximately 10,000 T, at an altitude of 2,000 to 3,000 ft. The Robusta beans could be best described as golden bold beans, with sparkling neutrality and hardly any bitterness.

Tamilnadu, the state remembered for its myriad temples and historic culture, produces both Arabica and Robusta coffees, with Arabicas of approx.12,000 T and Robustas of 5000T.

Karnataka State, which constitutes 53% of the country’s production, produces both Arabica and Robusta. While Kerala predominantly produces Robusta coffee (28% of the total production in India is grown in this state), Tamilnadu produces both Arabica and Robusta, growing 11% of the total coffee grown in India.

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