International Coffee Day 2023: 9 Types Of Coffee Grown In India

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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Coorg

India’s largest coffee-producing district grows slightly acidic Arabicas and milder Robustas that are very popular.

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Chikmaglur

Known as coffee country, this region produces Arabica and Robusta coffee beans that have light acidity and strong aroma.

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Araku Valley

Located in Andhra Pradesh, the coffee plantations here produce beans with a strong aroma, sharp acidity and spicy notes.

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Nilgiri

Spread across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, this region grows coffee beans with milder flavours in higher altitudes.

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Baba Budangiri

Named after the person who introduced coffee to India, this Karnataka region is known for full-bodied Arabicas.

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Brahmaputra

This non-traditional coffee-growing region has low but flavourful coffee beans that have a fruity flavour.

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Anamalai

Located in high altitudes of Tamil Nadu, these coffee plantations are known for their strong, citrusy Arabica coffee beans.

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Chandragiri

A variety of Arabica coffee, this is grown extensively in Karnataka’s Chandragiri region and has large beans.

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Kent

Named after planter LP Kent, this Mysore-based coffee variety belongs to the Typica coffee family with fruity flavours.

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