Naga 82 – Washed Arabica (Chandragiri x SLN9)
A layered cup from the Naga Hills with toffee sweetness, roasted nuts, dark chocolate, and floral whispers of coffee blossom.
₹699.00
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Origin: Eastern Nagaland, Northeast India
Altitude: 1100–1350m
Varietal: SLN9 Arabica x Chandragiri
Process: Washed Arabica
Harvest: January 2025
Notes: Toffee • Roasted Nuts • Dark Chocolate • Floral Coffee Blossom
Cup Score: 82.75 (Specialty Grade)
Overview
Grown high up in the remote hills of Eastern Nagaland, Our Naga 82 lot is a unique blend of both Chandragiri and SLN9 Arabica — an origin that blends tradition with innovation. Cultivated at 1100–1350m and harvested in Jan 2025, this washed Arabica reflects Nagaland’s maturing identity in the world of specialty coffee.
Expect a cup that is sweet, bold, and gently floral, embodying the richness of the land and the care of the farmers who nurture it.
Tasting Experience
Aroma: Toffee, caramel, roasted almonds
Flavour: Roasted nuts, dark chocolate, mild spice
Body: Medium, balanced, smooth chocolate undertone
Aftertaste: Citrus and coffee blossom florals, lingering and elegant
Cup Score: 82.75 – Specialty Grade
A warm, indulgent cup where toffee sweetness and nutty richness meet a subtle lift of floral brightness, creating harmony between comfort and sophistication.
Basically:
Who it’s for : Coffee lovers who enjoy a sweet, nutty cup with a hint of floral brightness
Best Brewing: French Press • Pour-over • Moka Pot
Nagaland is a rising star in India’s coffee landscape. Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, the state’s shade-grown, organic farms and slow-drying traditions make its coffees distinctive:
Untapped Origin: Still relatively rare in specialty markets, Nagaland coffees are highly sought after by enthusiasts.
Community-Grown: Cultivated by smallholder farmers using traditional, sustainable methods.
Slow-Dried: Enhances sweetness and clarity in the cup.
Microclimate Magic: Highland elevations with mist and cool nights nurture slow, complex cherry ripening.
Flavor Depth: Nutty-chocolate bases layered with bright fruit and floral hints.
French Press → Brings out nutty chocolate depth and toffee sweetness. 20g / 300ml / 4 min.
Pour-over (V60) → Enhances floral coffee blossom and citrus brightness. 15g / 250ml / 92–94°C.
Espresso → Toffee and roasted nut flavors dominate with dark chocolate crema. 18g / 36g / 28s.
Moka Pot → Great home-friendly method for amplifying chocolate and nut richness.
In Nagaland’s hills, mornings arrive slowly. Mist curls through bamboo groves, the air carries the scent of damp earth, and farmers walk the slopes with baskets full of ripening cherries. From this quiet rhythm of land and people comes a coffee that feels as intimate as the hills themselves.
Naga 82 greets you first with a gentle sweetness — like toffee melting on the tongue. As it unfolds, the richness of roasted nuts and dark chocolate creates a comforting embrace. Then, almost unexpectedly, a floral lift of coffee blossom drifts through, light and fleeting, leaving behind a memory of elegance.
This is coffee that mirrors its home — warm, earthy, and grounded, yet touched by moments of unexpected beauty. A cup of Naga 82 is not just a drink but an invitation to pause, to feel, and to savor the quiet poetry of the Naga Hills.
