Rare Excelsa variety with eucalyptus florals, juicy pear sweetness, and a vanilla-smooth finish.

This lot from Mooleh Manay Estate in Coorg, Karnataka, highlights one of coffee’s rarest species: Excelsa. Unlike Arabica or Robusta, Excelsa trees produce large, round cherries with a flavor spectrum unlike anything else in coffee. In this experimental release, the estate showcases its distinct character through precise fermentation and careful drying, resulting in a cup that feels both unfamiliar and captivating.

Processing
The cherries underwent an 84-hour anaerobic fermentation, sealed in oxygen-free tanks to encourage the development of layered acidity and nuanced aromatics. After fermentation, the coffee was carefully dried in polyhouse structures, which allow for slow, controlled drying under filtered sunlight. This combination of extended fermentation and stable drying conditions preserves the delicate floral qualities while accentuating the juicy, fruit-forward sweetness unique to Excelsa.

Taste Profile
The cup opens with floral aromatics reminiscent of eucalyptus, followed by a crisp, juicy sweetness comparable to ripe pear. A smooth, velvety body carries subtle vanilla-like tones, lending balance and depth. The interplay of florality, fruit, and texture offers a profile that is at once elegant and singular, pushing beyond the familiar boundaries of Arabica.

Features & Traceability

• Origin: India
• Region: Coorg, Karnataka
• Farm: Mooleh Manay Estate
• Producer: Mooleh Manay Family
• Variety: Excelsa
• Processing method: Anaerobic, 84-hour cherry fermentation, polyhouse-dried
  
• Flavour Notes: Eucalyptus, pear, vanilla
• Roasted by: Shokunin Coffee Roaster, Rotterdam

To guarantee the freshest coffee, please note:

• Order cutoff: Monday at 11:30 AM
• Orders with coffee beans will be prepared and shipped by Wednesday to ensure optimal freshness.

Brew Guide

We highly recommend trying this coffee with the Flower Dripper, using either Abaca Paper or Medium Dark Roast Paper Filter, to fully explore its unique flavour spectrum.

• Coffee: 18 grams (medium coarse, K-Ultra: 8.5°; J-Ultra: 300°)
• Water: 300 grams (92°C)
• Brewing Ratio: 1:16.6

1. Rinse the filter thoroughly with hot water.
2. Start the timer and gently pour 30 grams of water over 30 seconds.
3. At 30 seconds, pour in a circular motion until you reach 110 grams.
4. At 1:00, continue pouring until you reach 170 grams.
5. At 1:30, pour until you reach 240 grams.
6. At 2:00, gently pour in a circular motion until 300 grams, avoiding any agitation. 

The total brewing duration should be between 2:40 and 3:00 minutes.