Naga 83 – Naturals (Chandragiri x SLN9)
A jammy, fruit-forward Nagaland natural: berry compote, caramelized sugar, litchi & citrus zest over a chocolate-almond base.
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Origin: Eastern Nagaland, Northeast India
Altitude: 1100–1350m
Varietal: SLN9 Arabica x Chandragiri
Process:Natural (sun-dried, whole cherry)
Harvest: January 2025
Notes: Berry compote • Litchi • Caramel • Citrus zest • Cocoa
Cup Score: 83.20 (Specialty Grade)
Overview
Naga Naturals captures Nagaland’s emerging specialty identity in its fruitiest form. Using the same farm sources and altitude band as Naga 82 but finished with a natural, whole-cherry dry process, this lot leans into ripe berry sweetness, litchi brightness, and caramelized sugars, supported by a cocoa–almond backbone. Expect a rounder body and a more exuberant aroma than its washed sibling—comfort meets adventure in the cup
Tasting Experience
Aroma: Berry compote, jasmine–bergamot lift, honeyed sweetness.
Flavour: Litchi, raspberry, caramel/butterscotch, cocoa nibs, almond.
Acidity: Bright citrus (lime/orange zest) with malic apple hints.
Body: Medium to creamy; natural processing adds viscosity.
Finish: Clean, lingering chocolate–caramel with a soft floral echo.
Score : 83.2
Why Nagaland, Why Natural?
Rising origin: Nagaland microlots increasingly show floral–citrus aromatics and layered fruit.
Natural impact: Drying in cherry concentrates sweetness, fruit tones, and body—perfect for expressive filter and espresso.
Distinctiveness: Pairs Naga Hills nut–chocolate comfort with jammy fruit you expect from naturals.
Basically:
Who it’s for : Coffee lovers who enjoy a sweet, nutty cup with a fruity aroma and flavour note
Best Brewing: V60/Kalita • AeroPress • Espresso • Cold Brew
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.
V60 / Kalita (Filter Clarity): 15 g → 250 g water @ 92–94 °C, 2:45–3:00. Accentuates berry + citrus; aim for light–medium roast.
AeroPress (Balanced & Sweet): 14 g, 200 g water, 2:00 total (inverted), gentle press. Brings litchi–caramel forward.
Espresso (Jammy & Indulgent): 18 g in → 36 g out, 27–30 s. Expect raspberry jam, cocoa, almond.
Cold Brew (Plush & Chocolatey): 60 g → 1 L water, 14–16 h @ 4 °C. Yields ripe fruit sweetness + chocolate.
(Natural processing typically benefits immersion and espresso for body/sweetness, while still shining as filter when roasted lighter.)
At dawn, the Naga Hills breathe a cool sweetness—the kind that clings to fruit orchards after rain. Naga Naturals tastes like that morning: bright berries opening into litchi and citrus, then settling into the calm of caramel and chocolate. It feels unhurried and generous, a cup where sun-dried cherries translate time and patience into flavor. There’s warmth here—almond, honey, soft florals—and a glow that lingers long after the last sip. It’s Nagaland speaking in its most joyful voice: ripe, silky, and quietly unforgettable.
