Village Labjari has many accolades to its name. Recognised as
the ‘Best Village’ in Gems of Araku 2022, the Kodhu
community of the area tends to their well-manicured coffee
plantations where silver oak and indigenous trees provide shade and
a supportive ecosystem for the very special Gems65 microlot. The
North-West exposition of the plots features rich, dark brown
soils.
A total of 31 farmer families supplied 99.2% premium crimson red
cherries this year. Among them, Korra Subharao who nurtures coffee
and believes the secrets lies in ‘understanding’ the
farm. Coffee, he says, is sensitive to its surrounding and
experiences and rightly so. Rooted in the heartening spirit of
Kodhu community and the power of coffee – all of which finds
expression in Gems65.
Lot Description
Reference Number:
Gems65
Opening Bid:
$5.00/lb
Increment:
$0.10
Weight:
770 lbs
Varietal:
Arabica - Selection 9
Process:
Natural
Altitude:
3366 - 3812 ft (1026 - 1162 m)
Location:
Araku
Score:
88.43
Country:
India
Coffee details
Tasting Notes:
Milk chocolate, fruit, rich, caramel and apple
Other:
Drying time: 18 days - Moisture: 10%
International Jury Score:
88.31
Farm details
Country:
INDIA
Region:
Araku
Town:
Labjari
Cooperative:
Small and Marginal Tribal Farmers Mutually Aided Cooperative Society
