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India Chikmagalur Ratnagiri + Kenya Lamaiywet
Extra Bold Profile | Dark roast
Tasting Notes: Cocoa, Creme Brûlée, Molasses
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Whole Bean
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Ground
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IT ALL STARTS AT THE COFFEE FARM
This coffee is a blend of two amazing coffees:
Kenya Lamaiywet AA:
From Uasin Gishu, a region shifting from maize to coffee, this cooperative grows Ruiru 11 and SL28 varietals at 1,800–2,200 meters. Fully washed processing yields a bright, balanced cup. Farmers embrace coffee as a sustainable alternative, backed by government training, marking a new chapter for Kenyan coffee in non-traditional growing areas. Over 1,000 farmers have planted 1.3 million seedlings, creating a burgeoning coffee community dedicated to producing high-quality beans.
Ratnagiri:
Ratnagiri Estate, a 45-hectare family-owned farm since 1920, is run by third-generation grower Ashok Patre. Driftaway’s founders visited in 2024, learning about his innovative methods—including washed, natural, honey, and anaerobic fermentation inspired by Colombian techniques. Beyond traditional Indian coffee farming, Patre experiments to enhance quality.
Certified Rainforest Alliance, Ratnagiri thrives as a biodiverse ecosystem with three layers of shade, hosting birds, monkeys, leopards, and even elephants. Patre uses organic fertilizers, protects freshwater sources, and processes wastewater responsibly. His Ecopulper cuts water use by 65%, reflecting his commitment to sustainability.
TRACEABILITY
Ratnagiri, India
Country: India
Region: Bababudangiri, Chikmagalur
Importer: Covoya Coffee
Producer: Ashok Patre
Processing: Washed
Altitude: 1201 - 1500 meters
Mill/Washing Station: - Ratnagiri Estate
Did You Know:
Price Transparency: $ - Price paid by Driftaway; $ - Free on Board price; $ - Farm Gate price; $- Fair Trade price per pound; $ - Coffee C-Market price per pound; $0.05 - Driftaway’s World Coffee Research contribution per pound.
Lamaiywet, Kenya
Country: Kenya
Region: Kericho
Importer: Sucafina
Producer: Lamaiywet Farmers Co-op
Processing: Washed
Altitude: 1800 - 2200 meters
Mill/Washing Station: - Lamaiywet FCS
Did You Know:
Price Transparency: $ - Price paid by Driftaway; $ - Free on Board price; $ - Farm Gate price; $- Fair Trade price per pound; $ - Coffee C-Market price per pound; $0.05 - Driftaway’s World Coffee Research contribution per pound.
Love the coffee? You can share your compliments & tasting observations with the farmers.
AVERAGE CUPPING SCORE
86.44
/100
86.44
SCAA Cupping Score
8 x 60 kg
Bags purchased
1 year
Length of producer relationship
100% (in 2023)
Transparent coffees purchased
HOW DID WE ROAST THIS COFFEE?
This coffee is being roasted by Ian T. from April 21st to May 16th in Brooklyn. We use the Loring Kestrel roaster for this profile. We have strict guidelines for each of the coffee profiles, and this roast has to pass the development time ratio test as measured in real-time by the roasting software, Cropster. Once it does, it is approved for production.
QUALITY CONTROL
We perform Quality Control via a process of coffee tasting called cupping on all of our production roasts once a week at our roastery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Each cupping is conducted by Ian T., Anu M., Suyog M., and James M. using standard equipment, and is logged by our Q-certified cupper Ian T. All coffees are evaluated on a scoring scale of 0 to 3.
- 3.0 = exceptional roast - exceeds expectations
- 2.5 = on par with profile - matches expectations
- 2.0 = good roast, but 1 or 2 elements could be improved - needs improvement
- 1.5 or lower = failed - do not ship
PRODUCTION AND SHIPPING
Less than 24 hours after roasting, we bag your coffee in our production facility in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Our production team is led by Anthony and Torie, and supported by a rotating cast of local artists, musicians and independent professionals.
AT YOUR HOME
Brew this coffee with your favorite home brewer and enjoy the taste of incredible coffee! Here are a few tips on how to make the best coffee on each brewer.
View other posts about how to make better coffee at home on our blog Coffeecademy.
