About Monsooned Malabar
Monsooned Malabar is a unique coffee that was extremely popular in Europe during the 19th and 20th centuries (then known as Mysore coffee). The flavors of Monsooned Malabar were originally unintentional and were simply a byproduct of ships transporting green coffee beans to Europe. The journey from India to Europe took approximately 6 months and the coffee, which sat in the hull of the ship, was exposed to monsoon winds from the Arabian Sea. The moisture led the beans to swell to a larger size and turn a pale beige color, leading to the taste of the coffee becoming smoother, softer and fuller.
Today, though shipping technology has advanced and now allows for the control of moisture in hulls, the demand for Monsooned Malabar remains, leading some producers to recreate the conditions of this particular coffee using special setups in their warehouses that take advantage of the monsoon winds.
We roast this coffee to-order in small batches from our Northumberland based roastery to ensure optimum freshness and flavour by the time it makes it into your mug.
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Monsooned Malabar
Tasting Notes
Tastes like: Bold and spicy with hints of cloves, tobacco, chocolate, nuts and cedar with mellow acidity.
Coffee Overview
Roast level- Medium-dark roast.
Strength- 3/5 beans.
Process- Monsooned.
Region- Karnataka & Kerala.
Producer- Various farms.
Brewing Method
This coffee lends itself well to Espresso and Cafetiere. It tastes especially great in milk based drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos and flat whites.