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