Melkodige

Description

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About the farm

Perched 4,000 feet above sea level, Melkodige Estate is nestled within the tranquil mountain ranges of the Kudremukh Bio Reserve, situated in the Western Ghats—one of the world’s top ten biodiversity hotspots. At this elevation, Arabica coffee beans mature at a relaxed pace, allowing for the cultivation of the exquisite flavors that coffee connoisseurs cherish. Presently, this eco-friendly plantation, renowned for producing high-quality pure coffee, is expertly managed by horticulturists Aveen and Yogitha Rodrigues.

Melkodige Estate is home to exclusive heirloom varieties such as Sln 9, Sln 795, Sln 6, and Sln 5, alongside a selection of dwarf varieties like Chandragiri, HDT, Catimor, and Obatã. The estate employs diverse processing methods to craft its coffee, including fermented washed coffee, anaerobic fermented coffee, aerobic fermented coffee, yeast fermented coffee, and pulp sun-dried coffee. Each batch is professionally Q-graded to ensure the highest quality.

As proud producers of specialty coffee, we believe in the transformative power of a great cup. “The experience of a great cup of coffee is like sipping on a rainbow—it can stir our senses, rejuvenate our bodies, lift our spirits, and warm our hearts. The secret lies within the tiny coffee bean.”

Direct Trade

Quality Focused

Rainforest Alliance

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Black

Best Brewed With

Chemex PouroverFrench PressV60 PouroverAeropress

Chemex Pourover

20g

Coffee Dose

300ML

of water

1:15 ratio of

Coffee to water.

93°C

Temperature

3:40 min

Brew time

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French Press

25g

Coffee Dose

313ML

of water

1:12.5 ratio of

Coffee to water.

94°C

Temperature

4:30 min

Brew time

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V60 Pourover

17g

Coffee Dose

255ML

of water

1:15 ratio of

Coffee to water.

92°C

Temperature

2:45 min

Brew time

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Aeropress

17g

Coffee Dose

204ml

of water

1:12 ratio of

Coffee to water.

93°C

Temperature

2:15 min

Brew time

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After turning heads with Chocolate-Kissed Guava, Yogitha and Aveen Rodrigues return with another captivating release from Melkodige Estate. This lot undergoes an 80-hour wine yeast-assisted anoxic fermentation, where carefully controlled conditions coax exceptional fruit complexity while preserving clarity and balance. The result is an intensely expressive cup, led by ripe tropical fruits that unfold into bright sweet lime and a delicate Pinot Noir-like elegance, carried by a rich sweetness and beautifully structured acidity.

Text from Naivo Coffee Company's listing.