A Distinctive Coffee Region in Southern India｜The Western Ghats
India Western Ghats Foothills Liberica Natural
India Western Ghats Foothills
Region：Mysore
Variety：Liberica
Altitude： 1,600m
Process：Natural
Aroma Notes：
Berries, Sarsaparilla, Licorice
Price:
$650.00
India Mysore｜A Unique Coffee Region Along the Mountain Range
In southern India, coffee is cultivated across the mountainous and hilly landscapes of the Western Ghats. The region’s terrain, monsoon climate, and forest environment together create the distinctive growing conditions that shape Indian coffee.
Stretching across southern India, the Western Ghats are home to some of the country’s most important coffee-growing regions and have helped establish a unique tradition of shade-grown coffee. Mysore is situated within this important cultural and geographical context of southern Indian coffee.
For this selection, we chose the relatively uncommon Liberica variety and processed it using the natural method, bringing out a flavor profile that differs noticeably from the more familiar characteristics of Arabica.
Liberica｜A Distinctive and Expressive Variety
Liberica differs noticeably from the familiar Arabica in terms of plant structure, fruit characteristics, and green bean appearance. The trees typically have a larger and more vigorous growth habit, while the ripe cherries and green beans also display characteristics that distinguish them from Arabica.
In the cup, Liberica is often described as having pronounced tropical fruit characteristics. Depending on the lot, it may express notes reminiscent of jackfruit, ripe fruit, wood, or spice.
This distinctive character, so different from the flavor profiles commonly associated with specialty coffee, is part of what makes Liberica particularly interesting to explore.
Beyond its unique flavor profile, another characteristic of Liberica is that its caffeine content is generally lower than that of commonly cultivated Arabica varieties. Actual caffeine levels can still vary depending on the variety, growing conditions, maturity, roasting, and other factors. It is therefore more appropriate to view this as one characteristic associated with Liberica, rather than considering it a decaffeinated or consistently low-caffeine coffee.
When Indian Terroir Meets Liberica
Indian coffee is about more than the traditional flavor profiles we may already know.
From the geographical context of Mysore and the coffee-growing environments surrounding the Western Ghats, to the relatively uncommon Liberica variety and natural processing, this coffee offers another side of India that is well worth exploring.
Its profile centers on the aroma of ripe tropical fruit, accompanied by deeper sweetness and a rich, full-bodied texture. The naturally lower caffeine content associated with Liberica also adds another distinctive characteristic to this coffee.
If you are accustomed to specialty coffees defined by citrus, berries, and floral aromas, this Liberica from Mysore, Indiamay offer a remarkably different sensory experience.
