Naga 85 – Washed Arabica (SLN9)
From the highlands of Nagaland, a cup layered with roasted nuts, dark caramel, litchi, and green apple.
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Origin: Nagaland, Northeast India
Altitude: 1250m
Varietal: SLN9 Arabica
Process: Washed Arabica
Harvest: January 2025
Notes: Roasted Nuts • Dark Caramel • Litchi • Green Apple
Cup Score: 85.25 (Specialty Grade)
Overview
From the lush, misty highlands of Nagaland, this washed Arabica (SLN9 varietal) represents one of India’s most exciting emerging coffee origins. Cultivated at 1250m and harvested in January 2025, this lot showcases the unique terroir of the Naga Hills, where fertile soils, cool mountain air, and organic, slow-drying practices create coffees of striking complexity.
With a specialty score of 85.25, Naga 85 is a testament to the region’s growing reputation in the specialty coffee world.
Tasting Experience
Aroma: Roasted nuts, caramel, cocoa
Flavour: Dark caramel, brown sugar, green apple, litchi
Body: Medium-heavy, smooth chocolate undertones
Aftertaste: Lingering notes of dark chocolate, roasted almonds, and sweet citrus
Cup Score: 85.25 – Specialty Grade
Expect a rich, layered cup with nutty depth, caramel sweetness, and fruit brightness, striking a beautiful balance between comforting and adventurous.
Basically:
Who it’s for: Coffee lovers who want a nutty-sweet, fruit-accented cup
Best Brewing: French Press • Pour-over • 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.
Unique Terroir: Highland microclimates bring fruit-forward vibrancy balanced by chocolatey depth.
Community-Grown: Cultivated by smallholder farmers using traditional, sustainable methods.
Slow-Dried: Enhances sweetness and clarity in the cup.
This lot captures the essence of Nagaland — bold, sweet, and intriguing.
French Press → Brings out nutty & caramel richness. 20g coffee / 300ml water / 4 min steep.
Pour-over (V60 / Kalita) → Highlights fruity litchi & apple notes. 15g coffee / 250ml water / 92°C.
Espresso → Intensifies caramel & chocolate body, with fruity edges. 18g dose / 36g yield / 28s.
Cold Brew → Smooth, refreshing with caramel sweetness & apple brightness. 60g coffee / 1L cold water / 16 hrs steep.
In the rolling hills of Nagaland, where mist drifts lazily through ancient forests and mornings carry the scent of earth after rain, grows a coffee unlike any other. Here, amidst quiet villages and sun-dappled slopes, the cherries ripen slowly, holding within them the promise of a story waiting to be tasted.
A sip of Naga 85 is like walking through those hills at dawn. The first notes of roasted nuts and caramel feel grounding, like the warmth of a hearth. Then comes the surprise — a burst of litchi sweetness and crisp green apple, playful and bright against the darker tones. The finish lingers like a half-forgotten melody, with whispers of chocolate and citrus that stay long after the cup is empty.
This is not just coffee. It is the rhythm of Nagaland itself — bold yet tender, rooted yet surprising. A rare origin still finding its voice in the world, Naga 85 is a cup that invites you to slow down, listen, and savor the beauty of something both new and timeless.
The first sip carries the richness of roasted nuts and dark caramel, followed by green apple crispness and litchi sweetness. Its medium-heavy body unfolds into lingering notes of dark chocolate and roasted almonds, leaving a luxurious aftertaste.
With a specialty score of 85.25, this coffee represents Nagaland’s rise as a premium origin, still rare in the global specialty scene. Perfect for home brewers, it invites you to explore a cup that is bold, fruity, and profoundly satisfying.
Tasting Notes: Roasted Nuts • Dark Caramel • Litchi • Green Apple
Perfect For: Coffee enthusiasts seeking a rich, adventurous single-origin with both comfort and vibrancy.
