FROM THE BAG
BACK TO THE LAND.
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- 01The name on the bagArchive: India Hulikere
- 02The brand
- 03The roaster
- 04The varietyArabica selections (795, 9, 5B, Chandragiri)
- 05The farm
- 06The farmer
- 07The regionKarnataka
- 08The country
Shreedev and Sushmita Hulikere operate this 110-year-old family estate, which spans over 100 hectares in the Baba Budangiri range. The farm supports a diverse ecosystem and employs over 100 year-round workers to cultivate various Arabica and Robusta selections.
Verve Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster that sources this selection as part of their direct trade program. They highlight this coffee for its tropical, bright, and honeyed flavor profile.
This coffee represents Verve's first offering from the 110-year-old Hulikere Estate, a farm known for its commitment to environmental integration and biodiversity. It highlights the distinct, high-quality profile of washed Arabica coffees grown in the Baba Budangiri range.
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