India Pearl Mountain Estate PB - Green

$ 8.06

Country: India
Region: Bababudangiri, Western Ghats
Varietal: Catuai, Caturra
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1,200 - 1,500 MASL
Cupping Notes: Black Tea, Nougat, Milk Chocolate, Walnut
Recommended Roast:City to Full City
Good For:Pour Over, Auto Drip, Full Immersion

Description: The Hindi word 'Ratnagiri' translates literally to 'Pearl Mountain', a reference to the dense silver oak canopy which crowns this farm. Ratnagiri was established in 1920 and is owned and operated by Ashok Patre, having been passed down from Grandfather, to father to son. Ashok Patre is a progressive. Well-travelled and bursting with initiative, he has drawn inspiration from elsewhere to step beyond the boundaries of traditional Indian coffee cultivation and processing. Brix levels are tested before harvesting. Processing includes natural, honey and fermentation experiments alongside the traditional washed.

For all intents and purposes Pearl Mountain Estate is an organic/biodynamic farm and also maintains official Rainforest Alliance Certification. Quarterly soil tests and organic corrections to soil are applied. Ionic seawater and sea weed extract are applied to improve plant immunity and sugar levels of the fruit. The estate is a lush shaded environment with 3 stories of shade. It is home to over 48 recorded bird populations, monkeys, leopards, wild boar, tigers, mongoose and - on occasion - elephants. The rich biodiversity demands that Ashok and his family have an approach to farming which places ecology and harmony with the environment at the forefront. This is a world class farm, truly one of the leading in India and a great example of Covoya and the farmer working together to engineer excellence.

Very nice surprise!!

Roasted to a lite roast …tasting notes that I tasted seemed to be subtle cinnamon hint of chocolate with a hidden berry note. Very smooth finish!!
Didn’t know what to expect from this coffee region but it has quickly become my top 3 favorites from Bodhi

Good coffee (Not to be underestimated)

I like bright coffee. Acidity is coffee’s friend. Not to be confused with acid and acidy. Think of it as the opposite of muted. This being said, this India selection is not bright, but it is a good coffee. When terroir, farming, processing and roasting can destroy a coffee as much as brewing can, all one can hope for is a good coffee. It’s complex, full bodied and easy to roast.

Good flavor

Went with a full city for this roast and I think it was too light. I ended up with a fair amount of acidity. If I try again I think I would roast much darker.