Brandywine Coffee Roasters

India - Kerehaklu - Coffee Blossom Washed - Lot J

From the Kerehaklu Estate in Chikmagalur at 1,200 meters, this Selection 9 varietal undergoes a meticulous sequential washed process that sets it apart. Freshly harvested cherry is hand-sorted, floated overnight, then de-pulped and fermented in barrels for roughly 24 hours—but the distinctive touch here is a 20-liter coffee blossom starter culture that inoculates the fermentation, adding aromatic complexity. Expect vibrant acidity balanced with delicate sweetness, tasting notes of black tea, peach, and lychee. Producers Ajoy and Pranoy Thipaiah have crafted a coffee that showcases how thoughtful fermentation management and botanical innovation can elevate a washed lot into something genuinely special.