India grows a range of coffee beans, mostly Arabica and Robusta, in various regions having distinct flavor profiles. Here is a list of well-known Indian coffee beans and their flavor profiles
1. Arabica Varieties
1. Baba Budangiri Arabica (Karnataka) – Chocolatey, nutty, floral notes, mild acidity
2. Chikmagalur Arabica (Karnataka) – Caramel sweetness, smooth, fruity
3. Coorg Arabica (Karnataka) – Citrusy, mild spice notes, medium body
4. Nilgiri Arabica (Tamil Nadu) – Bright acidity, floral, tea-like, fruity
5. Araku Valley Arabica (Andhra Pradesh) – Earthy, honeyed, mild chocolate
6. Shevaroy Hills Arabica (Tamil Nadu) – Delicate, herbal, fruity undertones
7. Pulneys Arabica (Tamil Nadu) – Balanced acidity, floral, slightly nutty
8. Manjarabad Arabica (Karnataka) – Sweet, caramel, mild spice
2. Robusta Varieties
9. Wayanad Robusta (Kerala) – Full-bodied, strong, woody, chocolatey
10. Coorg Robusta (Karnataka) – Heavy body, dark chocolate, nutty
11. Chikmagalur Robusta (Karnataka) – Strong, earthy, mild bitterness
12. Biligirirangan Hills Robusta (Karnataka) – Smooth, hot, with overtones of cocoa
13. Manjarabad Robusta (Karnataka) – Rich body, molasses-like, dark chocolate
14. Anamalai Robusta (Tamil Nadu) – Pungent, bitter cocoa, woody
3. Specialty & Unique Indian Coffees
15. Monsooned Malabar (Karnataka & Kerala) – Low acidity, heavy body, earthy, nutty
16. Mysore Nuggets Extra Bold (Karnataka) – Smooth, full-bodied, chocolate, spicy
17. Ratnagiri Estate (Karnataka) – Fruity, floral, winey acidity
18. Balmaadi Biodynamic (Tamil Nadu) – Organic, tea-like, citrus, smooth
19. Araku Organic Coffee (Andhra Pradesh) – Balanced, chocolatey, sweet
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