Summer in Kodaikanal (Light Roast)

From the roaster

#1 SERIES - FRUIT FORWARD LOTS | Harvest 2026 | SUMMER IN KODAIKANAL Mandarin brightness & rounded body that carries a lingering tropical fruit finish. Suitable for all brew methods. Fruity Indian Arabica Coffee. Origin Princess of Hill Stations (Kodaikanal), Perumalmalai Hills, St. Joseph Estate Process Sun Dried Naturals using Controlled Dehydrator Drying Varietal & Altitude Catimor, Chandragiri & Sln9 grown at 4000+ Feet Dry Aroma Ripe Red berries Pre Crust Aroma Plums & Pineapples Post Crust Aroma Red Berries & Oranges Based on Sensory Evaluation Ripe Strawberries with mandarin brightness, layered over gentle tropical fruit & soft cacao finish. Roast Profile Light Roast with high air flow & 14% development Characteristics Sweet, vibrant cup with bright acidity,a medium-heavy body & lingering sweetness. Minimum resting period Filter 6 Days | Espresso 14 Days A song that pairs well About the region / estate : This lot was sourced from St. Joseph Estate, situated in the hills of Perumalmalai in Kodaikanal, a region often referred to as the Princess of Hill Stations. The estate sits at approximately 4000 feet above sea level, where cooler mountain temperatures allow for slower cherry maturation and a more concentrated sugar development in the fruit. The coffee is composed of Catimore, Chandragiri, and SLN9 cultivars, varieties well suited to the high elevation conditions of the region. Cherries were harvested at peak ripeness and processed as sun-dried naturals, using controlled dehydrator technology to carefully regulate moisture loss during the drying phase. This method allows for a stable fermentation environment while preserving the integrity of the fruit sugars and aromatic compounds. Roasters thought : During roasting, we aimed to highlight the coffee’s natural fruit density and creamy structure. The profile follows a light roast approach with elevated airflow and a development ratio of approximately 14%, allowing for clarity of flavour while maintaining the underlying sweetness and tactile body. In the cup, the coffee expresses a profile reminiscent of strawberries and cream, supported by a soft mandarin-like acidity and layered tropical fruit undertones. The acidity is sweet and rounded rather than sharp, and the mouthfeel develops into a medium to medium-heavy body with a smooth, almost velvety texture. Roast Profile: Sample Roast Machine : Bullet IBTS R1 Roast Machine : Probat VFD Development % : 14First Crack Temperature : Below 194° Celsius Brew Approach: 19 GMS Med-Fine (Fellow Ode Gen 2.0, 3.9 Setting)55 ML bloom 45 seconds Swirl immediately after pourThen 80 MLThen At 1.30 again 80 MLThen again 95 ML to finish it off with gentle swirl in the end. Water at 97° Celsius (TDS not more than 140 PPM).