"India is India", is about all I can say. There are few words that can adequately describe the pulse and breath of India. From some of the most spectacular sights and unrivaled history to the most distressing slums, India covers the spectrum of the human experience. If you really want to know India you must go and see her for yourself.

Organic, arabica, plantings above 3000 ft., shade grown, environmentally and socially sustainable were some of our search criteria which were all encompassed in the regions we explored. We found the growers to be very knowledgeable, accommodating and friendly. We were invited into their lives and homes and were treated as one of their own.

Our initial travel arrangements through the farms of the Karnataka region were graciously assisted by Ujwala Malvi and Dr. Sunil of Karnataka Inc. Unnamalai Thiagarajan of the Balmaadi Plantation also welcomed us to her award winning organic plantation on the Tamil Nadu border. We didn't travel with a group but ventured out with our driver, Roman, who was a fun, accommodating and capable companion.

The farms we visited were located in and part of a environmental heaven. Truly shade grown coffee, growing under a primary and secondary canopy, is something I have never witnessed before. We are looking forward to adding these unique coffees to our offering in the near future.

If you want to know more about our trip, drop us a line. Traveling the world of coffee can be one of the most rewarding experiences you may ever encounter!