India Monsooned Malabar AA
A unique and special humidity-exposed matured bean with an immense flavour profile – rich and complex with spiced, smoked barrel notes.
We find this coffee is best in an espresso-based drink, although it can be brewed however you find it best due to its versatility.
Introducing Our India Monsooned Malabar AA
A very unique monsoon-matured Indian coffee bean affected by long exposure to humidity. It has an immense flavour profile – rich and complex with spiced, malty, tobacco notes. A real unique taste.
This maturation technique not only mellows the acidity of the beans but also enhances their body, creating a smooth and luxurious mouthfeel. Perfect for those who appreciate a robust and intricate coffee experience.
The Indian monsoon Malabar coffee beans roasted at Iron & Fire, really bring out notes that are reminiscent of dark, smoky libraries and billiard tables. A great digestif after a hearty meal, this coffee would perhaps pair very well with a Cuban cigar… stunning.
Origin of Indian Monsooned Coffee Beans
The India Monsooned Malabar AA is a regular Plantation AA exposed to a seven-week process that consists of exposing the coffee to the humidity caused by the Monsoon storms that hit the Malabar coastal region, located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats.
The origins of the Indian monsooned coffee beans can be traced back to the historical trade routes between India and Europe during the colonial period. In the 18th century, coffee beans were transported in wooden ships, taking several months to reach their European destinations.
During this journey, the beans were exposed to the moist, humid monsoon winds as they traversed the Indian Ocean. This natural aging process altered the physical and chemical properties of the beans, resulting in a unique flavour profile that was highly prized by European consumers.
These days, this distinctive ageing process is meticulously replicated in India to produce monsoon-aged coffee. Harvested beans are stored in open warehouses along the Malabar Coast during the monsoon months, where they absorb moisture from the humid air. The beans swell and change colour, taking on a rich, mellow taste with low acidity and a heavy body.
This traditional practice allows coffee enthusiasts to savour the complex flavours that once emerged naturally from long sea voyages, celebrating a unique connection between history and modern coffee culture.
Weight: 255 g
Processing method: Monsooned
Certification: RFA
Roast level: Medium
Brew: Cafetiere, Espresso machine, Moka pot
Origin: Monsooned Aged
Taste profile: Complex, Spice, Tobacco, Malty
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Processing method | Monsooned |
| Certification | RFA |
| Roast level | Medium |
| Brew | Cafetiere, Espresso machine, Moka pot |
| Origin | Monsooned Aged |
| Taste profile | Complex, Spice, Tobacco, Malty |
Product Reviews
6 reviews for India Monsooned Malabar AA
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krisztianszeder –
My favorite coffee. I drink a flat white or latte.
Shaun Reynolds –
What a great coffee. Full of flavour, subtle and comes with a good impact as good coffee should do. A coffee for every day, but not without the big taste.
simon-0400 –
This is my favourite coffee from I&F. It has a light bitterness with no acidity and tastes like chocolate biscuits! Freshly ground and filtered it’s unbeatable.
simon-0400 –
This is my favourite coffee from I&F. It has a light bitterness with no acidity and tastes of chocolate biscuits! Freshly ground and filtered – it’s unbeatable.
rachel.hirschfeld –
An almost malty mellow coffee, makes a great flat white, leaves the palate clean, and keeps me and my husband going back for more. Thank you Iron and Fire.
Joanna –
I really enjoy this coffee in my cafetière. It is full bodied and has a unique malty chocolatey flavour. Definitely worth trying and thanks for the speedy delivery!