Episode 703


Brimming with dark chocolate, delicate dark cherry and walnut notes add depth but this is all about the chocolate.

  • Country: India
  • State: Tamil Nadu
  • Region: Nilgiris
  • Farm: Balmaadi Estate
  • Owner: Unnamalai Thiagarajan
  • Varietals: Kent and S-795
  • Process: Natural
  • Drying method: Patios and African beds
  • Altitude: 1,200–1,830 m.a.s.l.
  • Farm size: 169 hectares
  • Coffee growing area: 148 hectares

CUPPING NOTES

Dark chocolate, walnut, dark cherry

  • Clean cup: (1–8): 6
  • Sweetness: (1–8): 6
  • Acidity: (1–8): 6
  • Mouthfeel: (1–8): 6.5
  • Flavour: (1–8): 6.5
  • Aftertaste: (1–8): 6
  • Balance: (1–8): 6.5
  • Overall: (1–8): 6.5
  • Correction:(+36): +36
  • Total: (max. 100): 86

Roasting Information 
Dark - this needs to be pushed (just) into the edge of second to get the flavour properly developed.


Balmaadi Estate

Balmaadi Estate is situated in the Nilgiris district of India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu. It is part of a group of plantations developed over 150 years ago by Scotsman John Ouchterloney and sits nestled in the verdant O’Valley, which is criss-crossed by numerous mountain streams. With plantations at an elevation ranging from 1,200-1,800 metres, Balmaadi produces some of India’s highest grown coffee.

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