By Shreya Goswami
October 1, 2023
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India produces a variety of coffee beans across the subcontinent which have varying flavour profiles. Here are some Indian coffee types all coffee lovers should know about.
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India’s largest coffee-producing district grows slightly acidic Arabicas and milder Robustas that are very popular.
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Known as coffee country, this region produces Arabica and Robusta coffee beans that have light acidity and strong aroma.
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Located in Andhra Pradesh, the coffee plantations here produce beans with a strong aroma, sharp acidity and spicy notes.
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Spread across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, this region grows coffee beans with milder flavours in higher altitudes.
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Named after the person who introduced coffee to India, this Karnataka region is known for full-bodied Arabicas.
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This non-traditional coffee-growing region has low but flavourful coffee beans that have a fruity flavour.
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Located in high altitudes of Tamil Nadu, these coffee plantations are known for their strong, citrusy Arabica coffee beans.
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A variety of Arabica coffee, this is grown extensively in Karnataka’s Chandragiri region and has large beans.
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Named after planter LP Kent, this Mysore-based coffee variety belongs to the Typica coffee family with fruity flavours.
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