Dunduga Estate

Coffee Variety - Chandragiri Arabica Beans 
Post Harvest Process - Washed
Roast level - Medium Roast 
Region - Mudigere, Chikmagalur

Dunduga Estate established in the 1950s, grows coffee under the shade of pepper vines, areca palms, and native trees such as jackfruit, mahogany, rosewood, mango, and cedar.

In the cup, the coffee opens with a malty aroma and subtle hints of black pepper. As it cools, sweet and nutty notes of Turkish tobacco emerge, creating the distinctive smoky character of this lot. A medium body gives the coffee a smooth and balanced mouthfeel, while a gentle acidity adds brightness. The finish is mildly sweet and lingers pleasantly, making for a well-rounded and engaging cup.

At Dunduga Estate, the washed process helps bring clarity and consistency to the coffee. After harvest, the cherries are carefully sorted to remove any underripe or damaged fruit. The selected cherries are then fermented for 12 to 24 hours, allowing the fruit sugars and mucilage to break down naturally.

Once fermentation is complete, the coffee is thoroughly washed with clean water to remove any remaining mucilage. This process enhances the coffee's clean, uniform profile while highlighting its unique smoky character. The beans are then dried under the sun or in dedicated drying facilities until they reach the ideal moisture level for storage and roasting.

This washed coffee from Dunduga Estate has a smoky profile, with notes reminiscent of Turkish tobacco.

It reminds us of :
Whole Beans - Malt, Black Pepper, Tobacco, Medium Acidity, Full Body.
French Press - Caramelized Popcorn, Vegetative, Oranges, Medium Acidity, Medium Body.
Pour Over - Dried Mango, Rose Wood, Hint of Chamomile, Medium Acidity, Medium Body.
Mokapot / Percolator - Dark Chocolate, Lemony with hint of peach, Medium Acidity, Full Body. 
Espresso -  Jackfruit, Nutmeg, Glazed Almonds, Medium Acidity, Full Body.
Aeropress - Black Pepper, Smoky with a lingering sweet after-taste, Medium Acidity, Full Body.