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RATNAGIRI SCOBY
ANAEROBIC 72h

Intense and complex aroma of rosewater and lavender. 
Acidity like cherry and apricot. Intensity remains as it cools, 
with flavors of toffee, rose, wildflower honey and plum.

We recommend resting this coffee for at least 14 days. Optimal sweetness and clarity is at 4-6 weeks.

Roast level: Light

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Regular price $16.00 USD
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MEET THE PRODUCER

ASHOK & DIVYA PATRE

Ashok and Divya Patre are the third generation stewards of Ratnagiri Estate ( Pearl Mountain ) in India. Renowned for their dedication to sustainable farming and innovative coffee processing, they expertly blend traditional techniques with experimental fermentation methods. Their approach consistently yields high-quality, specialty coffees, positioning India as a noteworthy player on the global coffee stage.

HOW THE COFFEE IS PROCESSED

This coffee was processed using a specific yeast strain and lactic acid bacteria, similar to a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Yeast and Bacteria) used in kombucha.

This innovative method was applied to first-generation Catuai cherries. After floaters were removed and a Brix reading of 25.2 was confirmed, the cherries were placed in stainless steel fermenters for a 72-hour fermentation. The coffee was then slow-dried on raised beds for 29 days with continuous stirring, producing a vibrant and distinct flavor profile.

INDIAN COFFEE ON THE WORLD STAGE

Mr. Patre is leading the charge to elevate Indian specialty coffee globally. With a booming middle class driving local demand, producers are adopting experimental processes to create unique coffees, some of which are exported.

Mr. Patre’s innovative fermentation techniques and sustainable practices highlight the distinct flavors of Indian coffee, earning it recognition among the world’s best.

TRACEABILITY

FARM

Ratnagiri Estate

VARIETAL

Catuai

PROCESSING

Anaerobic

ALTITUDE

1350m

PRICE TRANSPARENCY

Price transparency in coffee is vital because the price paid to farmers (based on the NYSE commodity price) often doesn't cover the true cost of production. This makes coffee unsustainable for many farmers.

Below, you can see what we paid for the coffee and what the farmer received. However, simply sharing the price without context wouldn't be meaningful. To provide a clearer picture, we’ve included both the commodity price & Fair trade minimum for comparison.

What we paid Farmgate, export & import

$5.70 / lb

Farmgate Price Price paid to farmer

$5.70 / lb

Thats ~2.4x commodity!

FLIRP (Fairtrade Living Income Price)

n/a for India

That’s ~2.4x commodity!

International Fair Trade Minimum: $2.58 | NYSE Coffee Commodity Price: $2.38

Brew Guide

We recommend resting this coffee for at least 14 days for optimal flavor and clarity. 

This coffee isn’t just unique because it is an anaerobic processed coffee - it’s even unique among anaerobic coffees! It has a level of complexity and structured acidity that we don’t often taste with this processing method. 

It’s a good idea to treat this coffee even more gently than a natural process, with a low brew temperature and faster flow.


HARIO V60 RECIPE

The Specs

  • Hario V60 brewer with Abaca white filter

  • 12g to 180ml (coffee to water ratio: 1 to 15)

  • #3 grind on Ode Gen 2 (a medium-fine grind of about 500 microns)

  • Using Melodrip to achieve a more gentle flow

  • Water temp: 198°F

The Pours

  • Pour to 50g and wait 30 seconds for bloom

  • At :30, break bloom and pour to 150g

  • At 1:15, pour to 180g

  • Total brew time around 2:15