The Hindi word 'Ratnagiri' literally translates to 'Mountain of Pearls', a reference to the dense canopy of silver oak that crowns this farm. Ratnagiri was established in 1920, owned and operated by Ashok Patre, having been passed down from grandfather to father and son. This micro-lot of a single variety (Selection 9) has been processed using the honey method and dried on raised beds for 16-20 days.
Ashok Patre is a progressive, well-travelled and initiative-filled individual. He has been inspired by other places to go beyond the boundaries of traditional Indian coffee growing and processing, where for example Brix levels are tested before harvest.
For all intents and purposes, Ratnagiri Estate is an organic/biodynamic farm and maintains official Rainforest Alliance Certification. Quarterly soil testing and organic amendments are applied to the soil. Ionized seawater and seaweed extract are also applied to improve plant immunity and fruit sugar levels.
The estate is in a lush, shady environment with 3 types of shade. It is home to over 48 recorded populations of birds, monkeys, leopards, wild boars, tigers, mongooses and occasionally elephants. The rich biodiversity demands that Ashok and his family adopt an agricultural approach that places ecology and harmony with the environment at the forefront. This is a world-class estate, truly one of India’s premier farms.
Shipments from 24h
Coffee needs a degassing time after being roasted, and as we work practically without stock , we will make our shipments respecting its resting time so that you have it at home in the next 2-3 business days.
Ready to drink
Once we receive the order, we roast it, rest it, package it and send it... with this time frame it will arrive ready to be consumed in Filter , and if you wait a few more days, for Espresso .
Calmly..
..things turn out better. It is not necessary for your coffee to arrive in 24 hours unless you want to contemplate how beautiful the grain and the package are;)
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