India Ashok and Divya Patre
India Ashok and Divya Patre
Region: Chikmagalur
Farm: Ratnagiri Estate
Varietal: Catuai
Altitude : 1335 MASL
Processing: Hydro Honey
Tasting Notes: Dried Apple, Stone Fruits, Caramel
At Ratnagiri Estate in Chikmagalur, Ashok and Divya Patre are pushing the boundaries of Indian specialty coffee through innovative approaches to fermentation and processing.
Ashok works alongside a PhD microbiologist and a renowned food scientist to develop carefully controlled processing techniques designed to shape and enhance the character of each coffee.
Hydro Honey is one of their newer experimental processes — a unique hybrid that brings together elements of natural, washed and honey processing.
After harvesting, the whole cherries are partially dried on shaded raised beds before being submerged in water for a controlled rehydration stage. The cherries are then de-pulped, leaving much of the mucilage intact around the parchment.
The wet parchment is then returned to raised beds and slowly dried for 33 days, allowing the coffee to develop through an extended and carefully managed drying phase.
The result is a process that reflects Ratnagiri’s philosophy: curiosity, precision and a willingness to challenge what coffee processing can be.
Brewing Recommendation
- We roast light and expressive. Our recommendation for coffee to water ratio is 1:17 ratio.
- We recommend trying 92C-94C water temperature for any manual dripper.
- Freshly roasted coffee contains CO2. Allowing it to rest for 2–3 weeks will reduce the gas and will help the flavours open up.
Shipping Information
- Orders are usually dispatched within 2-3 business days of payment of the order.
- Free shipping is available on orders over $80. Flat rate shipping across Australia is $8.
