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Ratnagiri Anaerobic Natural 80h
Fruity Profile | Light roast
Tasting Notes: Pomegranate, Cardamom, Milk Chocolate
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Whole Bean
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Ground
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IT ALL STARTS AT THE COFFEE FARM
Nestled in the lush Western Ghats near Bababudangiri, Ratnagiri Estate has been cultivated by the Patre family since 1927. With Ashok Patre at the helm, the farm has transformed into a hub for specialty coffee production, balancing tradition with modern agricultural techniques.
TRACEABILITY
PRODUCER
Ashok Patre
MILL / WASHING STATION
Ratnagiri Estate
PROCESSING
Anaerobic Natural
ALTITUDE
1350 meters
DID YOU KNOW
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PRICE TRANSPARENCY
$5.59
Price paid by Driftaway
$4.98
Free on Board price
$4.98
Farm Gate price
$2.70
Fair Trade price per pound
$2.45
Coffee C-Market price per pound
$0.05
Driftaway's World Coffee Research contribution per pound
This coffee travelled 8,300 miles to the Driftaway Coffee roastery in Queens.
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WHY DID WE SELECT THIS COFFEE?
In March 2024, our founders, Anu and Suyog, traveled to Ratnagiri Estate in Karnataka’s Western Ghats to meet Ashok Patre and experience the meticulous care behind his coffee. Witnessing the innovative processes, from carbonic maceration to anaerobic fermentation, and walking among shade-grown plants under silver oaks, confirmed their belief in the exceptional potential of this coffee. Ashok’s dedication to sustainability and quality resonated with our values, making this partnership a natural fit. Together, we aim to showcase Indian coffee on the global stage, proving it can stand alongside the best in the world.
AVERAGE CUPPING SCORE
86.58
/100
86.58
SCAA Cupping Score
18 x 60 kg
Bags purchased
2 years
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 November 4 to November 29 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.