Ratnagiri Estate - Chikmagalur, India

We have been looking towards sourcing high quality lot from India for the past few years, and have finally worked with our friends at Osito to secure the purchase of this fantastic lot. All information below is courtesy of them:Producer: Ashok and Divya PatreLocation: Chikmagalur, IndiaFarm Name: RatnagiriFarm Size: 108 hectaresElevation: 1,340 maslVariety: CatuaíProcessing: Honey Processed. In-cherry fermentation for 48 hours with inoculation of lab microbes, followed by partial dry de-pulping and slow drying on raised beds for 19 days.For nearly a century, the Patre family has stewarded Ratnagiri Estate, producingspecialty coffee and fine pepper. Ashok Patre, the third generation to work the landalongside his wife, Divya, is securing the farm’s future by making it one of the mostimpressive operations we’ve seen—not just in India, but globally .Mr. Patre's processing methods are both intentional and impressive. He understandsthat Indian terroir and varieties can only produce specialty