Monsooned Malabar

India · Coast Roastery

DarkNatural$17.50

Monsoon-aged for a singular, low-acid profile — cedar, pepper, and cocoa with a heavy, bold body.

Why this coffee works

Monsooning creates a distinct low-acid, heavy-bodied profile built for bold drinks.

Flavor notes

cedarpeppercocoabold

Variety: Kent and S795
Producer: Malabar coast curing houses
Process: Natural
Roast: Dark
Altitude: 1100 m · Coastal conditioned
Harvest: November to February

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Acidity

Very low

Body

Heavy

Sweetness

Cocoa

Finish

Cedar pepper

Brew guide

Start with Cold brew

Rest 7-30 days off roast

Ratio: 1:8 concentrate
Grind: Coarse
Temp: Room temp
Time: 14-16 hr

The low-acid profile makes a bold concentrate without harshness.

Buying note

Pairing and lot context

Lot: Monsooned lot
Pair with: Spiced milk or chocolate cake
Best window: 7-30 days off roast

Preparation methods

Choose the equipment by the cup you want

Cold brew

Low-acid concentrate, chocolate notes and warm-weather service.

Ratio: 1:8 concentrate
Grind: Coarse
Time: 14-16 hr
Water: Room temp

Equipment

jar or cold brew maker, coarse grinder, filter, scale

1Combine coarse coffee and room-temperature water.
2Stir once, cover, and steep away from heat.
3Filter slowly; avoid squeezing fines through the filter.
4Serve diluted 1:1 or 1:2 with water, milk or ice.

Espresso

Dense sweetness, milk drinks and chocolate-forward coffees.

Ratio: 1:2 to 1:2.2
Grind: Fine
Time: 27-32 sec
Water: 91-93 C

Equipment

espresso machine, grinder, tamper, scale

1Grind fresh and distribute evenly before tamping.
2Start with a 1:2 yield, then adjust grind to hit the target time.
3Taste before changing dose; sour cups need finer grind or longer yield.
4Use slightly lower temperature for darker roasts.

Origin

India shapes this coffee

Western Ghats

Malabar Coast and Western Ghats · 12.97, 77.59

Terrain

Western Ghats estates and coastal conditioning for monsooned styles.

Seed context

Indian selections can carry spice and low-acid weight, especially after monsooning.

Cup expectation

Expect cedar, pepper, cocoa and a heavy body with very low acidity.

Brew context

Cold brew, moka pot and milk-friendly espresso recipes suit the profile.