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"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!
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