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India Ratnagiri Rosewater
Fruity Profile | Light roast
Tasting Notes: Rose, Lavender, Dried Lime
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Whole Bean
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Ground
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IT ALL STARTS AT THE COFFEE FARM
India has been producing spectacular specialty coffee in recent years, characterized by low acidity, full body, and a striking stone fruit sweetness. This Catuai lot went through a unique 72-hour symbiotic fermentation, bringing out layers of complexity and depth. 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
Nestled in the lush Western Ghats near Bababudangiri and a 4 hour drive from Bengaluru, Ratnagiri Estate has been cultivated by the Patre family since 1927.
PRICE TRANSPARENCY
$5.59
Price paid by Driftaway
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Free on Board price
$4.98
Farm Gate price
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Fair Trade price per pound
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Coffee C-Market price per pound
$0.05
Driftaway's World Coffee Research contribution per pound
WHY DID WE SELECT THIS COFFEE?
In March 2024 and for 3 months after, our team sampled 15 lots from Ratnagiri Estate after meeting Ashok Patre and experiencing the meticulous care behind his coffee firsthand. Witnessing the innovative processes shine through in the cup, from carbonic maceration to anaerobic fermentation, confirmed their belief in the exceptional potential of this coffee. This specific lot was blended together for Fellow as part of a Drop in December, and makes a comeback this month!
AVERAGE CUPPING SCORE
86.58
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86.58
SCAA Cupping Score
84 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 January 27 to February 21 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.
