India Ratnagiri Estate - Thermal Shock Natural

We Taste - Lavender, fresh blackberry, clove

Chances are slim you've sipped a coffee from India, yet the subcontinent has a rich history that deserves reflection. Nurtured by monsoon winds and nestled amongst silver oaks, the eco-friendly Ratnagiri Estate produces mostly Catuai variety and processes in a number of progressive ways. In this case, an Anaerobic natural process utilizes hyper-clean stainless steel tanks to slowly ferment the still-in-pulp coffee absent of oxygen. Ashok Patre's skillful fermentation yields abundant fresh and cooked fruits, spices, and florals in a sweet, winey cup. Although this coffee can be brewed in any method due to medium roasting, we recommend pour over or press pot for this aromatically-stunning microlot. 

Roast: Medium
Process: Thermal Shock Natural
Variety: Catuai
Elevation: 1355 masl (low-medium)
Location: Karnataka, India - in the Sahyadri Mountains of southwest India off the Arabian Sea
Producer: Ashok Patre
Farm: Ratnagiri Estate, 117 hectares
Grades / Certifications: Microlot
Harvest: Nov. 2025 - March 2026

Brew Guides
Espresso: 1:2.1 in 25-28 sec.
Filter: 1:16.3