India Monsooned Malabar 1 kg unroasted coffee beans

The India Monsooned Malabar coffee beans are distinctive green coffee beans that undergo a specialized monsooning process unique to the Malabar Coast of India. This process involves exposing the beans to winds and moisture of the monsoon season, which dramatically alters their physical and flavor profile. Our product is packed as 1 kg quantities of unroasted (green) beans, suitable for roasters seeking a classic and rich coffee experience.

About India Monsooned Malabar Coffee

India Monsooned Malabar is a highly sought-after coffee variety famous for its unique post-harvest treatment. The coffee cherries are initially sun-dried and hulled to obtain green beans. Then, these beans are spread in well-ventilated warehouses and subjected to the moisture-laden monsoon winds for several weeks. This monsooning process causes the beans to swell and lose their original acidity, resulting in a mellow, heavy-bodied coffee with earthy, musty, and spicy notes.

This method emerged historically to mimic the aging effects of long sea voyages from India to Europe, which altered the coffee in transit. Today, Monsooned Malabar holds Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status, safeguarding its traditional production methods and regional origin.

Varieties and Grades

India Monsooned Malabar coffee beans predominantly come from Arabica and Robusta varieties cultivated in the Malabar region, including coastal Karnataka, Kerala, and parts of Tamil Nadu.

The beans are graded based on size, density, and visual quality. Common grades include:

• AA: Largest-sized beans with premium quality and uniformity.
• A: Slightly smaller beans still maintaining good flavor characteristics.
• B and C grades: Smaller beans used often in coffee blends or commercial roasting.

Our offering primarily includes high-grade AA beans, prized by specialty roasters for their consistency and flavor profile.

Technical and Nutritional Properties

Monsooned Malabar coffee beans, being green and unroasted, retain the coffee's original bioactive compounds. Once roasted, these beans yield a bold brew low in acidity and possessing a thick, syrupy mouthfeel.

Typical technical attributes include:

• Moisture content: Usually 10-12% post-monsooning, balanced for optimal roasting.
• Caffeine content: Depending on the varietal, Robusta beans may contain 2.2-2.7% caffeine, Arabica around 1.2-1.5%.
• Flavor compounds: Phenolics and other antioxidants contribute to coffee's aroma and health benefits.

These green beans must be stored properly to maintain freshness, kept dry and away from strong odors.

Harvesting and Production Process

Monsooned Malabar coffee production starts with harvesting ripe coffee cherries from plantations predominantly on the Western Ghats. The cherries are hand-picked for quality and sorted to remove defects.

After washing, the cherries are dried naturally under the sun until moisture is reduced to around 12%. The parchment is then hulled to reveal green beans.

The beans are then subjected to the monsooning process, spread out in well-aerated warehouses exposed to the humid, salty monsoon winds for 4 to 12 weeks. This climate interaction causes the beans to swell and change color from green to pale yellow.

After monsooning, the beans undergo grading and packaging for export.

Common Uses and Applications

India Monsooned Malabar unroasted coffee beans are treasured by specialty coffee roasters worldwide aiming for unique flavor profiles. The typical uses include:

• Single-origin specialty roasts brewed as espresso or filter coffee.
• Blending with other coffee origins to smooth acidity and add body.
• Producing coffee products that emphasize earthy, chocolate, and spicy notes.

The low acidity and full body of the roasted beans make it ideal for consumers preferring mellow and rich coffee experiences without sharp brightness.

Quality Standards and Packaging

The India Monsooned Malabar coffee abides by rigorous quality standards set by Indian Coffee Board and international export regulations. Beans are physically sorted to remove defects and tested for moisture, size, and uniformity.

Our product is supplied as 1 kg bags of unroasted green coffee beans, suitable for roasters' small batch production and quality control. Packaging ensures the beans remain fresh, sealed in moisture-resistant and breathable bags to prevent mold and degradation.

Packaging is compliant with export requirements, making it ideal for direct supply to international roasters and specialty coffee markets.

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