By Jasmine Kaur
From Robusta to Arabica, there are several varieties of coffee found across the country. And the good part is that a few of them have bagged the GI-tag too.
Found in the Western Ghats, one of the oldest coffees in India comes with subtle hints of chocolate. The natural fermentation and slow ripening in mild climate is what makes it special.
This organically-grown coffee is found in the hilly terrains of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha and is totally pure and chemical-free. Green manure is used in its cultivation.
With a huge annual production of 50,000 to 60,000 tonnes, these coffee beans are particularly grown in the Wayanad region of Kerala, lending it its name.
A pioneer in the coffee production of India, Karnataka’s Chikmagalur region is known for its Arabica coffee variety that grows on the Deccan plateau.
The high-altitude cultivation of this Arabica variety lends it a bold flavour and aroma. Growing in Coorg, it also packs subtle hints of chocolate, cherry and persimmon in it.