i.India’s biggest origin
Coorg is the heart of Indian coffee production. Under the deep forest shade (shade-grown), coffee is often interplanted with spices such as pepper and cardamom.
Altitude
1,000–1,600m
MASL
India · Asia · Growing region
Coorg / Kodaguクールグ（コダグ）
Coorg (Kodagu), in India’s southern Karnataka state, is the country’s largest coffee region.
Altitude 1,000–1,600 mwashednatural
§ 01Key Figures
Key figures
Process
washed
natural also / mostly washed
Body · Acidity
Full · Balanced
Full · Medium
Country rank
World No. 7
India (production · India)
§ 02Overview
Overview
Coorg (Kodagu), in India’s southern Karnataka state, is the country’s largest coffee region.
Grown under generous shade trees, often alongside spices, it offers a distinctive profile of spice, earthy chocolate, citrus and fruit.
§ 03Highlights
Highlights
- Location
- Coorg (Kodagu), Karnataka, southern India
- Main varieties
- Arabica (S795, Kent etc.), robusta
- Altitude
- 1,000–1,600 m
- Processing
- Washed / Natural
- Cup character
- Spice, earthy chocolate, citrus, fruity
§ 04Deep Read
About this region
ii.Spiced and distinctive
Nuances of spice and earthy chocolate define the cup. It works well with milk and darker roasts, and finds its way into espresso too.
§ 05Flavor Profile
Flavor profile
SpiceEarthy chocolateCitrusFruity
8-Axis Flavor Radar
§ 06Brew Guide
Brewing guide
Country-level guideEspresso
espresso
Temp
93°C
Ratio
1:2.5
Time
27 sec
Grind
Fine
Concentrates the spicy aroma and body. Monsooned Malabar shines at darker roasts.
French press
french press
Temp
93°C
Ratio
1:13
Time
4 min
Grind
Coarse
A weighty cup of spice and chocolate — delicious with milk too.
§ 07Where to Buy
Find Coorg / Kodagu coffee
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§ 08Siblings
Other regions of India
§ 09Kindred Regions