Unakki Estate

Description

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About the farm

Unakki Estate derives its name from the ancient “den of snakes” that has been an integral part of the region for over 400 years, revered by the local community. This name also pays homage to the resilient coffee community that has thrived amidst changing climate conditions. Situated in the Joldal Palya region of Chikmagalur, Unakki Estate is managed by Mr. P.E. Suresh, an advocate and fourth-generation planter, along with his wife, Mrs. Y.J. Sahara, and their son, Mr. Utsav Gowda, an advocate by profession.

Spanning 115 acres at an altitude of 4,000-4,500 feet above sea level, the estate is enriched with native shade trees such as banana, jackfruit, rosewood, avocado, dadap, and Indian kino. Arabica coffee, particularly the Chandragiri variety, is the primary crop, grown entirely under shade and intercropped with banana, oranges, avocados, and pomegranates.

The estate employs a dedicated labor force of 50-60 permanent workers and aspires to be a leader in coffee quality in the region, thanks to the invaluable contributions of Rakhi, R.D. Prakash, Suraj, and Thyagaraj.

Direct Trade

Quality Focused

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Black

Best Brewed With

AeropressV60 PouroverFrench PressChemex

Aeropress

18g

Coffee Dose

230ML

of water

1:12.8

ratio of Coffee to water.

92°C

Temperature

2:30 min

Brew time

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V60 Pourover

15g

Coffee Dose

225ML

of water

1:15 ratio of

Coffee to water.

93oC

Temperature

2:40 min

Brew time

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French Press

30g

Coffee Dose

390ML

of water

1:13 ratio of

Coffee to water.

96°C

Temperature

4 min

Brew time

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Chemex

30g

Coffee Dose

480ML

of water

1:16 ratio of

Coffee to water.

93°C

Temperature

4:00-4:30 min

Brew time

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As we navigate the expansive and intricate landscape of specialty coffees, characterized by advanced fermentation techniques, we find a deep appreciation for the traditional elements of washed coffee lots. Discovering a washed lot with distinctive characteristics and remarkably sweet but balanced flavors often influences our choice for a daily coffee staple. Our association with Unakki Estate commenced through ongoing discussions with Utsav Gowda, an enthusiastic young farmer passionately managing the operations at the estate. An aspiring lawyer balancing his academic pursuits with the challenges of safeguarding his coffee crop from unpredictable rains, Utsav embodies the promising future of Indian coffee.

Text from Naivo Coffee Company's listing.