KARNATAKA · WESTERN GHATS
Kodagu
Kodagu, also called Coorg, lies in the Western Ghats of Karnataka. Coffee here grows in the shade of native forest trees, often alongside pepper and cardamom, and is harvested by hand.
PRARAMBA COFFEE
Indian coffee, from the hillsto your roastery.
Arabica and Robusta from Kodagu and North Kerala. We buy directly from growers, grade every lot with care and supply roasters, traders and coffee lovers worldwide.
WHERE IT GROWS
Two regions of the Western Ghats.
KERALA · WESTERN GHATS
North Kerala
In the hills of North Kerala, coffee is grown on smallholdings and estates across the Western Ghats. The region has a long history of growing Robusta.
THE GRADES
Our coffee collection
We share full specifications, lot details and pricing when you enquire.
Arabica Plantation AA
Washed estate Arabica in the top AA screen grade, for roasters who want clarity in the cup.
- Species
- Arabica
- Processing
- Washed (Plantation)
- Grade
- AA
- Origin
- Kodagu / North Kerala
- Packing & MOQ
- On request
Arabica Cherry AA
Sun-dried, cherry-processed Arabica in AA grade, with the body natural processing brings.
- Species
- Arabica
- Processing
- Natural (Cherry)
- Grade
- AA
- Origin
- Kodagu / North Kerala
- Packing & MOQ
- On request
Robusta Cherry AA
Natural Robusta in AA grade. Bold and dependable, and a strong base for espresso blends.
- Species
- Robusta
- Processing
- Natural (Cherry)
- Grade
- AA
- Origin
- Kodagu / North Kerala
- Packing & MOQ
- On request
Robusta Cherry A
Natural Robusta in A grade, a versatile choice for blends and volume buyers.
- Species
- Robusta
- Processing
- Natural (Cherry)
- Grade
- A
- Origin
- Kodagu / North Kerala
- Packing & MOQ
- On request
KNOW YOUR COFFEE
Reading an Indian coffee name.
Indian coffee grades tell you how the coffee was processed and how big the beans are. Here's what each part of the name means.
PlantationWASHED PROCESS
The fruit is removed and the beans are fermented and washed before drying. Washed coffee tends to taste cleaner and brighter.
CherryNATURAL PROCESS
Whole coffee cherries are sun-dried before the beans are hulled. Natural coffee tends to have more body and depth.
AA · ABEAN SIZE GRADE
Grades are based on bean size, measured by screen. AA is the largest grade and A comes next. Even sizing helps the beans roast evenly.
FARM TO SHIPMENT
The journey of every lot.
01
Harvest
Ripe cherries are picked by growers in our partner community.
02
Process
The coffee is washed (Plantation) or sun-dried whole (Cherry).
03
Dry & rest
Beans are dried to stable moisture and rested before milling.
04
Hull & grade
The beans are hulled, sorted and graded by size and quality.
05
Store
Lots are kept in our own warehousing until dispatch.
06
Ship
Coffee is traded and exported to buyers around the world.
WHO WE WORK WITH
For roasters, traders and coffee brands.
Roasters
Consistent, graded green coffee for single-origin offerings and blends.
Importers & traders
Export-ready lots, with documentation shared on request.
Coffee brands & cafés
Indian Arabica and Robusta for brands building their own range.
BREW GUIDE
Brewing Indian coffee at home.
Starting points for roasted coffee. Adjust the grind and ratio to suit your taste.
South Indian filter
- Grind
- Fine
- Coffee
- 2–3 tbsp
- Time
- 10–15 min drip
Pour hot water over the grounds, let the decoction drip through, then mix it with hot milk and sugar to taste.
Pour-over
- Grind
- Medium-fine
- Ratio
- 1 : 16
- Time
- 3–4 min
Bloom with a little water for 30 seconds, then pour slowly in circles.
French press
- Grind
- Coarse
- Ratio
- 1 : 15
- Time
- 4 min
Steep, stir once, then press slowly. Gives a full-bodied cup.
Espresso
- Grind
- Very fine
- Ratio
- 1 : 2
- Time
- 25–30 sec
Robusta in the blend gives a thicker crema and more body.
GALLERY
From our estates.
Our coffee comes from Kodagu and North Kerala, in the Western Ghats. We source it directly from trusted growers in our 4,000-farmer community.
Plantation coffee is washed: the fruit is removed before drying. Cherry coffee is natural: the whole cherry is sun-dried before hulling. Each process gives the cup a different character.
They are grades based on bean size. AA is the largest bean grade and A comes next.
Yes. Send a coffee enquiry with the grade you are interested in and your location, and our team will get in touch.
Yes. We trade and export coffee to customers worldwide. Tell us your destination and the volume you need when you enquire.
It depends on the grade, packing and destination. Share your requirement in an enquiry and we will confirm the minimum for your order.
Our focus is graded green coffee for roasters and traders. If you are looking for roasted or ground coffee, send us an enquiry and we will let you know what is available.