Peanut Butter Berry

Tasting Notes

Peanut Butter and Candied Berries

Mouthfeel 

Sweet & Rich

General Info

Producerer: Ashok and Divya Patre
Location: Chikmagalur, India
Farm Name: Ratnagiri
Farm Size: 108 hectares
Elevation: 1,340 masl

Process: Anaerobic Natural

About the Coffee

Mr. Patre's processing methods are both intentional and impressive. He understands
that Indian terroir and varieties can only produce specialty coffee of a particular
character and quality. Consequently, he has developed processing methods that
manipulate the flavors of the final product to create something unique. While this approach to coffee processing can sometimes lead to "over-proces sed" or unclean-tasting coffees, many of Mr. Patre's coffees are remarkably clean, complex, and interesting. Through tireless research and the careful application of scientifically proven techniques, Mr. Patre can control fermentations in such a way as to create truly delicious coffees.

This second har ves t wor k ing with Mr. Patre feels particularly exciting. During trips
to India in January and March of 2024, we witnessed the construction of a processing
facility that is, simply put, state-of-the-art. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a
winery or brewery than a typical coffee processing facility. In many ways, watching
Mr. Ashok work and develop his processes feel like glimpsing the future of specialty
coffee. We are eager to see this new equipment put to work during the next
harvest. We are certain that what we taste from Ratnagiri now is just the beginning
and that the future holds even more unique and exciting prospects.