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India Monsooned Malabar 100% arabica - Fresh coffee beans

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One of the newest additions, or should I say coffee beans, in Café du Jour's collection is the India Monsooned Malabar. It's a robust and spicy coffee, roasted a bit darker than what you might usually expect from us. Monsooned? I can almost hear you asking. Yes, monsooned. About two hundred years ago, the journey from India to Europe took roughly six months, often on a wooden ship during the humid monsoon season. This voyage gave the coffee beans unique characteristics due to the humid and variable weather conditions. The outcome? A rich, creamy, and intensely flavoured coffee. These days, the crossing is much quicker, with coffee beans transported in sea containers. So, the monsoon effect is recreated: the beans are exposed to the monsoon winds sweeping through warehouses along the Malabar coast. Throughout this process, the beans are turned daily to prevent mould and ensure quality. The result? A sweet, creamy coffee that is powerful, with notes of spicy chocolate and nuts.
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The India Monsooned Malabar is a unique coffee. Its origins trace back to the 17th century when raw (green) coffee beans from India were shipped to Europe on wooden vessels. This arduous journey took about six months, sailing past the Cape of Good Hope. During the voyage, the beans were exposed to the humid conditions of the monsoon.

As a result, the beans changed in colour, size, texture, and taste. This made the Indian coffee spicier and creamier. With the advent of modern transportation methods, protecting the beans from such exposure, the coffee lost its distinctive character.

To recreate these unique qualities, a method was developed to replicate the process in a controlled environment. During the monsoon season, the beans are stored in warehouses on the Malabar coast for 4 to 5 months. These warehouses are partially open to let the humid monsoon winds pass through.

Café du Jour Coffee Beans

Café du Jour's own-brand coffee beans are artisan roasted on a small scale by a specialist roaster. The beans are roasted and stocked weekly to ensure the roast date is always recent. The roast date is clearly marked on the packaging label.

Resealable Coffee Packaging

Whether you purchase 250g, 500g, or a kilo of Café du Jour coffee beans, they always come in specially resealable packaging. The coffee bag features a resealable edge so you can keep the coffee airtight. Each bag is equipped with a valve that allows gases and air to escape without letting air from outside flow back in. This way, we strive to maintain the optimal freshness of your coffee!

More Information
SKU CDJ-CDJINDIA
BrandCafé du Jour
Produced inNetherlands
Coffee typeCoffee beans, Ground coffee
Intensity10 - Very powerful
TasteChocolate, Nutty, Tobacco
Coffee varietyArabica
Ideal Coffee PreparationsEspresso, Filter coffee, Cappuccino
Country of originIndia
Contains caffeineYes
Coffee roastingDark

A rather challenging voyage that took approximately six months to sail past the Cape of Good Hope to Europe.

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Customer Questions
What is the roast date?
The roast date of Café du Jour's coffee beans is usually a maximum of four weeks before dispatch. This means that the coffee beans are generally no older than four weeks when they arrive at your door. Many people ask if coffee beans are already too old after three weeks. The answer to that is: no. Freshly roasted coffee actually reaches its best flavour after a few weeks. During roasting, carbon dioxide (CO₂) is created inside the coffee beans, which can mask the taste at first. That is why coffee is at its best between one and four weeks after roasting. After roasting, the beans are immediately packed in special coffee bags with a one-way valve. This valve allows CO₂ to escape without letting oxygen in, so the aromas are preserved and the coffee remains fresh. This way, you can count on an optimally fresh product with a full flavour!
How does the Monsooned Malabar distinguish itself from other coffee varieties (and also from Indian coffee at other roasters)?
What makes this coffee special is the unique monsoon process: the green beans are exposed to humid monsoon winds for months, giving them their characteristic full, smooth, and spicy flavour. Our roastmaster roasts in small batches and just a little darker for extra strength. Please note: this may cause slight differences compared to other roasters of the same bean; some customers find our version just a little stronger or with a deeper, more smoky taste.
What does the Monsooned Malabar coffee taste like and what can I expect in terms of intensity?
Our Monsooned Malabar has a powerful, full-bodied and spicy flavour with pronounced notes of dark chocolate and nuts. The coffee is bold, sometimes with a slight smokiness, but is experienced by most enthusiasts as creamy, velvety smooth and intense (intensity 10). Thanks to the special monsoon process, this bean can have a unique, slightly ‘earthy’ and aromatic taste that is appreciated by lovers of strong espressos as well as creamy milk-based coffees.
Are the Monsooned Malabar beans suitable for espresso, cappuccino or filter coffee?
These beans are highly versatile: their powerful flavour and rich crema make them particularly suitable for espresso, cappuccino, flat white and latte macchiato. Their flavour holds up well, especially in milk-based drinks. Additionally, there are customers who enjoy using these beans for filter coffee or lungos: in that case, expect a full-bodied, smooth and characterful cup.
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