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    Crystal Valley

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    84.5 Cup Score

    This red honey sun-dried Arabica is a unique offering from Crystal Valley Estate, located at 985 meters in North Coorg’s Biligiri village. Under the expertise of producer Mac Machaiah, this coffee is grown on a steep, northeast-facing slope that benefits from 70 inches of annual rainfall, hot summers, and monsoon winds. The clay-loamy soil and rugged terrain impart a distinct character to each bean.

    Following a meticulous red honey sun-dried process, ripe cherries are depulped to leave a natural layer of sugary mucilage intact, which enhances the coffee's sweetness. Spread on drying beds and carefully turned, the beans develop rich flavors over 7-10 days. The resulting cup offers indulgent notes of brown sugar and sweet pastry with hints of berry-like fruit and honey. Smooth, creamy, and softly acidic, this coffee delivers a balanced, sweet, and satisfying experience.

    Processing method
    Honey
    Main flavour notes
    Berry | Honey | Almond
    Varietal
    Catuai
    Harvest period
    2024
    Altitude
    985 m.a.s.l
    Screen
    +15 (AB)
    Species
    Arabica
    Original packaging
    Grain Pro in Jute Sacks
    Region
    Coorg
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    Cupping Report

    By Komal Sabel from South Indian Coffee Company
    84.5
    CUP SCORE
    Fragrance
    7.75
    Flavor
    7.75
    Acidity
    7.75
    Aftertaste
    7.75
    Balance
    8.0
    Body
    7.75
    Overall
    7.75

    Cupping Notes

    Rich pudding-like aromatics of brown sugar and sweet pastry, getting deeper on the break. Sweet, berry-like fruit coming through in the cup rounded out by a light honey flavour. Medium texture that is smooth and balanced out with a soft acidity. Overall a pleasant cup that is sweet and creamy.
    Report By
    Komal Sabel

    South Indian Coffee Company

    Coorg, India

    Meet your producer

    Name Crystal Valley
    Location Biligiri village, Somwarpet taluk in North Coorg, Karnataka See on a map

    Crystal Valley Estate is situated at an altitude of 985 meters in the Biligiri village of Somwarpet taluk in North Coorg. The steep northeast-facing slope of the estate is ideally suited for growing coffee. The rocky terroir, paired with an average rainfall of 70 inches per year and hot summers with windy and heavy showers during monsoons, adds distinct character and flavor to the coffees nurtured at Crystal Valley Estate.

    Meet your sourcing partner

    South Indian Coffee Company

    Countries of operation India
    Established date 2017

    South India Coffee Company (SICC) was founded in 2017 by the husband and wife duo Akshay Dashrath and Komal Sable. As fifth-generation coffee producers from Coorg, one of India's oldest coffee-growing regions, we established SICC to create a collaborative supply chain focused on sustainably produced Indian specialty coffee with global reach. Our mission is to foster a more equitable and sustainable coffee industry by partnering with producers, roasters, and importers. Inspired by our time in the UK and the limited availability of Indian coffees, we embarked on this journey to put Indian coffee on the world map. Today, SICC operates in the USA, UK, and India, with end-to-end logistics and warehousing capabilities. We also collaborate with partners in Saudi Arabia, Europe, and Singapore.

    We envision a world where everyone involved in the coffee chain, from farmers to roasters, can thrive economically while being mindful of the environment.

    £14.95
    As low as: £15.60
    £14.95
    Cupping Score
    84.5
    Processing method
    Honey
    Varietal
    Catuai
    Main flavour notes
    Berry | Honey | Almond
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