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India - Karnataka - Baba Budan Hills - Hoysala - Nerie - 727

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From coffee plants grown without chemical inputs

We are proud to be chemical-free coffee farmers from India, dedicated to growing, processing, and exporting premium coffee. Our mission is to foster a sustainable community of farmers and consumers, creating mutual value and building long-term relationships.

The soil is abundant in humus and organic matter, enriched with natural minerals that support a diverse array of rare soil microbes and fungi. Hoysala implements time-tested practices that combine organic and inorganic inputs, always mindful of their ecological footprint and the long-term sustainability of the plantation.

Ripe Harvested Fruit is first hand garbled to remove partially green cherries. The fruit is then washed clean with fresh spring water and passed through two siphons, to remove low density fruit. The cherries are first air dried on special trays – cold ambient air is blown through the beans to remove surface moisture.

The cherries are then spread on multi-level iron mesh to allow the sugars to caramalise. They are then moved to raised beds or heaped thick to slowly dry. They bagged at 12% Moisture.

Dried beans are stored in their cherry casing to rest & stabilize water activity. They are then dry milled, checked for density and graded according to size. Selected beans are first sorted according to colour and then garbled by hand, to remove defects. The beans are now stored in specially lined Jute bags till dispatch.

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  • Origin

    India
  • Region

    Karnataka
  • Terroir

    Baba Budan Hills
  • Exporter

    Hoysala
  • Species

    Arabica
  • Varieties

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  • Process

    Natural

  • Drying

    Drying beds

  • Packaging

    60kg - Jute bags

  • Altitude

    930
  • Harvest period

    December - January
  • Type of harvest

    Manual

The region Karnataka

Coffee has been grown in Karnataka for over 400 years, dating back to the 17th century at the height of the Mughal Empire. This region represents the true genesis of the Indian coffee industry. Legend has it that the Baba Budangiri region of the state is linked to a Muslim pilgrim named Baba Budan. 400 years ago, during a pilgrimage to Mecca, Baba Budan discovered coffee in Yemen. He smuggled seven mocha coffee beans back, hiding them in his chest, as the Arabs were fiercely protective of their coffee industry at the time. He planted these beans in Chikmagalur in the Karnataka region. As a tribute, the hills of Chikmagalur are now known as the Baba Budan Hills. Over the centuries, coffee cultivation spread throughout Karnataka, shaping the region's economy and culture.

Today, Karnataka accounts for nearly 70% of India's total coffee production, making it the leading producer, ahead of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The region produces Arabica coffee at altitudes between 1,000 and 1,500 meters above sea level. The appellation covers 15,000 hectares and the main varieties grown are S795, SL9 and Cauvery. Coffee growing here is traditional and it is very common for coffee trees to be grown under canopies and combined with spices and fruit trees. 

Meet Hoysala

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A few words about Hoysala

Hoysala farm was built in 1889 and has been owned by the same family since 1950. Today, the farm is managed by the 4th generation. They are dedicated chemical-free coffee farmers from India, specializing in growing, processing, and exporting premium coffee. Their mission is to foster a sustainable community of farmers and consumers, creating mutual value and building long-term relationships.

Hoysala Plantations has been cultivating excellence since the late 1800s. Located in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, they produce high-quality, 100% chemical-free coffee, spices, and fruit. Their strong community, refined processes, and unwavering commitment to quality set them apart, offering choices that are hard to find elsewhere.

Here’s what makes them unique:

A. More than 36 coffee farms (and growing annually),

B. An award-winning curing works and warehouse,

C. A certified ‘Q’ Grader-operated quality lab and roastery,

D. Expertise in premium shipping (air and sea, FCL/LCL),

E. Service to over 100 highly satisfied customers across India and Europe.

They proudly export their products to the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, and Germany.

With full control over their supply chain, they cater to diverse customer needs while providing valuable quality feedback to their farms, completing the cycle of excellence. 

Analyzed to the nearest gram

Find detailed physical and sensory analyzes of your coffee in the quality sheet with:

  • Density
  • The humidity level
  • Water activity
  • Colorimetry
  • The sieve
  • The nature of the defects
  • The score and its details
  • The aromatic profile (downloadable)
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