India Jasmine Estate

The Jasmine Estate spreads over 150 acres of the Chikamagalur District in Karnataka State. It was planted in 1888 and for a long time the majority was exported to London. In 1973 the Estate was acquired by K.R. Sethna. Sethna's background as an environmentalist and ornithologist motivated him to convert the entire estate to organic in 1989. The Estate was certified organic by SKAL in 2002. Currently it is owned by U.M. Ramesh Rao and S. Dinakar Rao.

The best Arabica coffee from Jasmine Estate is grown at 3800 ft in forest-alluvial and humus-rich soil, under a mixed canopy of 40-45 ft native shade trees. These trees also help to conserve the natural flora, fauna and soil of the Estate. According to Elan Organic's Founder and CEO, Karen Cebreros, "Words cannot do justice to this bold, rich floral cup."

Altitude: 3800feet
Variety: Arabica S.288
Processing Method: Washed
Grade: Strictly Hard Bean
Species: Arabica
Harvest: December to January

Cup Characteristics: sweet floral jasmine notes throughout, consistent, outstanding rich body, pleasant long aftertaste

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