Karnataka, India

India Monsoon Malabar

Very sweet and heavy bodied with low acidity

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The Short Version

India Monsoon Malabar At A Glance

Origin

Karnataka, India

Process

Monsooned

Monsooned coffee is laid out in open-sided warehouses in Karnataka and exposed to the monsoon winds from June, raked and turned to ensure even exposure. The technique recreates the long sea voyages that first made Malabar coffees famous. The result is very sweet and heavy bodied with low acidity.

Provenance

Where It Comes From

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The name ‘Monsoon Malabar’ came about following an historical event. When wooden cargo ships full of Indian coffee beans headed for Europe through the Cape of Good Hope, they were exposed to heavy humidity and moist sea winds on their sometimes long journeys. The wooden hulls helped to develop a number of qualities that were soon sought after in coffee houses across Europe. Quickly, Malabar coffees became renowned for their rich, well developed heavy body, muted acidity and complex flavors. Today, monsooned coffee is laid out in specially constructed, open-sided warehouses, where it is exposed to the monsoon winds. The rainy season in India (Karnataka state, specifically) begins in June, when the coffee is laid out in these special warehouses for several days, periodically raked and turned, thus ensuring even exposure and the prevention of mold or other taints developing. After this period, the coffee is bagged but is still left in the open warehouse, with the winds blowing through. The results are a very sweet, heavy bodied coffee with low acidity. Lost Dutchman Coffee Roasters sources the very finest Monsooned Malabar coffee available anywhere. It is a local favorite at our coffee house.

The People Behind It

How We Roast It

Small Batch

Roasted to order in small batches. Never left sitting in a warehouse.

Freshness Guarantee

Orders are roasted as fast as we can process them. Every bag that goes out has a roast date label on it.

Master Craft

We roast on Ambex and Probat L12 drum roasters. Their flexible controls are what keep one batch tasting like the last.

Roasting specialty coffee in Mesa, Arizona since 2003

Before You Order

Questions

How fresh is the coffee when it arrives?

Orders are typically shipped the same day they are roasted. So, it comes down to how fast the Post Office is. They advertise “from 1-5 business days depending on which state you’re located in.” You’ll receive tracking information via email so you can track the package’s progress.

Which grind should I use?

It’s best not to grind the beans until you’re ready to use them, so grind just before you brew. Match the grind to your brewer: coarse for French press, Medium for most drip brewers. For pour overs: Medium to coarse, whichever gives you a four minute brew time (in general). Fine to very fine for espresso depending on your equipment.

How should I store it?

Keep it in the bag it came in and put a rubber band around it. Glass containers are not great as the idea is to minimize the air (oxygen) around the beans. Unless completely full, glass containers have too much head room. If storing for up to several months, freezing is a good idea as long as the beans are completely sealed (like in the bags they come in). Studies have shown time and again that freezing, if done right, is a good option.

Can I buy this as a subscription?

Currently, subscriptions are limited to a mix of single origin varietals and blends. A single coffee type for the length of the subscription is not an option. You can see how it works on the Coffee Club page.

Do you ship outside Arizona?

Yep. All 50 states.

Can I pick up my order instead of having it shipped?

Yes, you can pick it up at Lost Dutchman Coffee House located at 12 N Center Street in Mesa. Simply select “will pick up” during checkout. We’ll send you a text (or email if you don’t receive texts) when your order is physically at the location. You’ll receive an email notification once the order is “Processed” in our system. This does not mean it is at the pick up location yet. Wait until you receive notification that says, “your order is ready for pick up”.

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