India Arabica Monsooned Malabar AA ASPINWALL - unroasted coffee beans - 1 kilo

The India Monsooned Malabar is an exceptional coffee with a rich history dating back to the 17th century. At that time, raw (green) coffee beans from India were shipped to Europe on wooden vessels, enduring a challenging journey of about six months around the Cape of Good Hope. Throughout this voyage, the beans were exposed to the humid monsoon conditions.

This exposure resulted in changes to the beans' colour, size, texture, and flavour. As a result, the Indian coffee became spicier and creamier. With the advent of modern and more protective transportation methods, the beans lost these distinctive characteristics.

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

The result is a sweet, creamy coffee with strong notes of spicy chocolate and nuts. It can serve as a 100% Arabica alternative in blends where you prefer to avoid using Robusta.

Important: Please note that this is unroasted coffee, which needs to be roasted before consumption.