Araku Reserve – Washed Arabica (Chandragiri)
A rare gem from the Eastern Ghats, with citrus blossom fragrance, brown spice warmth, and a sweet lime aftertaste.
₹720.00
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Origin: Araku Valley, Eastern Ghats (India)
Altitude: 1095m
Varietal: Chandragiri Arabica
Process: Washed Arabica
Harvest: January 2025
Notes: Citrus Blossom • Brown Spice • Sweet Lime
Cup Score: 85.50 (Specialty Grade)
Overview
Discover the soul of the Eastern Ghats with this exceptional washed Arabica from Araku Valley, a coffee-growing region celebrated for its pristine environment, tribal farming traditions, and sustainable cultivation practices.
Hand-harvested in January 2025, this Chandragiri varietal thrives at 1095 meters above sea level, where rich red soils, high altitude, and organic methods combine to create coffees of extraordinary clarity and sweetness.
Tasting Experience
Aroma: Citrus blossom, sweet pomelo, floral hints
Flavour: Crisp brown spice layered with green apple and mandarin
Body: Medium-silky, smooth, with a rounded mouthfeel
Aftertaste: Lingering peach, sweet lime brightness
Cup Score: 85.50 – Specialty Grade
Expect a cup that balances delicate florals with zesty citrus and spiced sweetness, perfect for discerning coffee enthusiasts who seek complexity and refinement.
Basically:
Who it’s for: Coffee lovers who enjoy floral, refreshing cups with ahint of spice
Best Brewing: Pour-over (V60), French Press, AeroPress
“Coffee with a conscience – GI tagged, organic, and unforgettable.”
The Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh is one of India’s most celebrated specialty coffee origins. Cultivated by indigenous farmer cooperatives under biodiverse shade, Araku coffees have gained global acclaim for their clean cup profiles and sustainable impact.
Unique Terroir: High-altitude farms nestled in the lush Eastern Ghats
Sustainable Practices: 100% organic, community-led farming
International Recognition: Araku coffees are consistently rated among India’s finest specialty coffees
GI Tagged: Guaranteeing origin authenticity and traceability
This lot represents the finest expression of Araku coffee, meticulously processed to specialty standards and certified under RFA, GI Tagged, and C.A.F.E. Practices.
V60 / Pour-over → Highlights the floral & citrus clarity. Use 15g coffee / 250ml water, brew at 92–94°C.
French Press → Brings out a fuller body & spice. Steep 20g coffee / 300ml water for 4 minutes.
AeroPress → Balanced and clean. 14g coffee, inverted method, 2-minute steep, press gently.
Espresso (for the adventurous home barista) → Expect a zesty, sweet shot with a silky crema. 18g dose / 36g yield, 28s extraction.
High in the valleys of the Eastern Ghats, the land breathes with an ancient calm. The mornings are soft with mist, the forests alive with birdsong, and the soil rich with the memory of countless seasons. From this landscape, where tribal communities have tended the land for generations, comes a coffee that feels as alive as the hills themselves.
A cup of Araku Reserve opens gently — floral notes of citrus blossom rise first, delicate and bright, like sunlight breaking through leaves. Then, a comforting warmth of spice and mandarin carries you deeper, balanced with a silky body that feels both grounding and graceful. The finish is luminous — a sweet lime glow, softened by whispers of peach, that lingers like a memory you want to hold on to.
This is more than coffee. It is the spirit of Araku — bright, hopeful, and quietly powerful. Each sip is an invitation to pause, to breathe, and to taste a piece of India’s highland soul.
