Project Pearl, Ratnagiri Estate, Karnataka (SCA 86+): Carbonic Maceration + 48hrs yeast Naturals: Espresso Roast (Medium)

Espresso Blend from Ratnagiri Estate, Karnataka

Espresso Roast (Medium) - (250g)

Process: Carbonic Maceration + 48hrs yeast Naturals

Agtron Meter: 64

Altitude: 1356 MASL

Varietal: Catuai

Cupper's Notes: Stone fruit, plum cake, pecans.

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Best Brewed With

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Please note that the best brewed with list is not comprehensive and does not dictate that the coffees cannot be brewed with any other methods. These are the the methods we think will extract the best possible cup. However, this coffee can be ground and enjoyed with any brew method that you desire.

Espresso Roast: Espresso Roasts are characterized by their deep, rich flavour profile , often with sweeter, intense notes. The beans are roasted to an espresso roast to bring out their bold flavor , which pairs beautifully with milk.

Carbonic Maceration + 48hrs yeast Naturals: LOT RG – 3: This is a 96-hour extended carbonic maceration natural processed coffee. It is from the CATUAI varietal grown on our farm at 4500 feet from the block called Jeri Patte. The Brix of the coffee cherries was 25.1 when harvested and they were put in the Bio fermenters after floater removal. The tanks were then purged with carbon dioxide gas, and the coffee was fermented for 96 hours. After removing the coffee, they were directly put on raised beds for slow drying. The coffee was then dried slowly with constant stirring over the next 26 days.

LOT IPC – 05/1:
This is a 48-hour yeast fermented natural processed coffee. It is from the CATUAI varietal grown on our farm at 4450 feet from the block called GIRI Patte. The Brix of the coffee cherries was 23.6 when harvested and they were put in the Bio fermenters after floater removal. A particular strain of Saccharomyces yeast and enzymes was added to the coffee in the fermenters and allowed to ferment for 48 hours in a carbon dioxide rich environment. After removing the coffee, they were directly put on
raised beds for slow drying. The coffee was then dried slowly with constant stirring over the next 24 days.

About Project Pearl

In the Indian Specialty Coffee Industry, the name Ratnagiri Estate evinces a recognition of steadily elevating excellence, innovation, and a devotion to sustainability. The name Ratnagiri itself, translates to pearl mountain.

Over the years, Ratnagiri Estate's legacy in the Indian specialty coffee industry has steadily elevated as the flagbearers of specialty coffee growing, processing, and Indian specialty coffee representation overseas.

Today we’re honoured to be able to tell their story in the fullness of their legacy, with Project Pearl — a microlot program featuring 8 microlots from Ratnagiri Estate, exclusive only to Subko, that showcase the high-scoring, experimentally processed coffees that are a testament to their humble beginnings.