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Ashok Patre

Ashok Patre is a prominent Indian coffee producer who owns and operates the Ratnagiri Estate in the Chikmagalur region. He is widely recognized for his science-led approach to specialty coffee production and his efforts to elevate the reputation of Indian coffee on the global stage.

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History

Ashok Patre assumed ownership of the family estate in 1989 and began a significant transformation of the farm's operations. He shifted the focus toward specialty coffee production, investing in modern agricultural technology and experimental processing methods starting around the year 2000. His work has since been featured by numerous international specialty roasters.

The farmer's day, in pictures

Editorial illustrations of the harvest and farm work our research documented — anonymous figures, never real likenesses.