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GEMS 18207

Seventeen years ago, this coffee farmer couple began cultivating coffee on five acres of land. Like many smallholder farmers in the region, they were trapped in a cycle of exploitation by middlemen who dictated prices while pocketing most of the profits. The couple watched helplessly as their dreams of prosperity slipped further away.

Partnering with Naandi brought in a significant shift. The quality of their produce improved, and Naandi's grade-specific allocation of fair prices adequately reflected the value of their efforts on the ground. The profits enabled this farmer couple to invest in their children's education, meet daily household needs, and most importantly, reinvest in their farm's future. "The grade-specific prices and transparent procurement system gave us the freedom we never thought was possible," the couple shares contently.

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Coffee Description

Moisture: 10.9%
Cupping Notes: A colorful coffee with bursts of caramel, dried fruits and red berries, blueberry, orange, black tea, tropical fruits like mango, plums, and a hint of spice. It has a distinct profile of liquor-filled chocolate truffle, well-balanced with notes of cherry cola, dark chocolate, and smoothness of yogurt. A coffee that is reminiscent of dry vermouth and whiskey with a long aftertaste of boozy, fortified alcohol like port wine.

General Information

Country
India
Location
Araku Region | Curated by Naandi Foundation
Cupping Notes
International Jury: Caramel, Blueberry, Liquor-filled Chocolate Truffle, Well-balanced, Dry Vermouth
Varietal
Arabica Selection 9
Process
Natural
Drying Method
18 days
Altitude
925 masl

Sensory and Jury Scoring Summary

Average Score
88.8
Highest Score
91.5

Lot Pricing Information

🙌 A coffee friend won this lot!
Lot size
936.7 lb
1 vacuum sealed and packed in carton (25 kg lb)
Final bid
$10.50/lb
Increment: $0.25
Incoterm
FOB
India-Cochin
Total
(excl. commission and shipping)
$9,835.35
Finished
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