NL India Krishnagiri
| Price per 1kg. |
€ 56,00 |
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| Price updated: |
20th Sep 2025 |
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Door te kiezen voor een verpakking van 250 gram |
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Beans Parameters
Caffeine: With caffeine
Altitudes: High-Altitude Coffee
Sorts: ARABICA
Processing methods: Natural
Additional
India Krishnagiri from Capriole Cafe is a specialty natural coffee with a fruity, spicy and sweet profile. Melon takes the lead, with creamy hints of vanilla and chocolate. The intensity is 7, which suits a balanced medium roast. Due to the natural process, sugars are preserved and the sweetness comes through clearly. Suitable for filter, espresso and fully automatic machines; the flavour remains balanced and the acidity is mild. This direct trade coffee supports Stichting PASpoort — €1 per bag goes to aid for women and children in India. Price approx. €14 per 250 g and availability is limited, currently available on request via quotation.
More About India Krishnagiri
Origin and plantation
Direct trade and originating from India, named Krishnagiri. Intensity 7, price approx. €14 per 250 g.
Natural processing method, with a fruity, spicy flavour and notes of melon, vanilla and chocolate.
Supports Stichting PASpoort, €1 per bag goes to aid for women and children in need in India.
Fruity, spicy and sweet coffee, with a pleasing balance suitable for various brewing methods.
Availability: currently not in stock at koffie.nl, but can be requested via quotation.
Roast profile
Mentioned without an explicit roast level, but the flavours indicate a medium roast that keeps natural sugars intact.
Designation 'natural coffee' suggests soft, sweet notes without roasty, burnt flavours.
Intensity 7, slightly above average, fitting a medium roast profile.
Suitable for filter, piston (espresso), and fully automatic brewers.
Balanced flavour distribution indicates controlled roasting.
Flavor and aroma
Fruity, spicy and sweet, with dominant melon-like notes.
Sub-notes of creamy chocolate and vanilla add richness to the flavour.
Dried fruit is subtly present and adds depth.
Flavour remains nicely balanced, acidity not overpowering.
Widely versatile, flavours are clearly present in both filter and espresso.
Processing Method
Natural (dry) process, drying whole cherries and preserving fruity sweetness.
Direct trade: direct purchases mean fewer intermediaries and a fair price for the producer.
PASpoort donation indicates an ethical linkage in the supply chain.
No mention of specific fermentation or sorting techniques.
Naturals in India seem to give more pronounced fruity and wine-like notes.
Variety
Varietal details are missing, but 'India Krishnagiri' refers to a specific origin.
Typically Arabica varieties; India supplies mainly Arabica and Robusta.
Krishnagiri as a region is less known than the Western Ghats, but produces specialty coffee.
The name emphasizes traceability to a specific plantation or region.
Direct trade fits a small-scale estate with unique lots.
Sustainability and ethics
The direct trade principle supports fair trade and benefits producers directly.
€1 per bag goes to Stichting PASpoort, social initiatives in India.
The natural processing method uses less water than the washed process.
Product is specialty; quality is often linked to sustainable business practices.
Support for women and children via a charity indicates a socially responsible supply chain.
Brewing Recommendations
Filter: suitable because of its fruitiness and balance.
Piston machine (espresso), works thanks to its intensity and sweet notes.
Fully automatic machine: also suitable; flavors remain clearly present.
For all brewing methods, a softer grind allows the fruity notes to come forward.
Specific brewing-method advice is missing, but broad versatility is clear.
Prices and availability
Price approx. €14 for 250 g.
Currently out of stock, but quotes can be requested via koffie.nl.
The direct-trade model suggests possible limited runs and microlots.
Product appears to have niche-specialty status.
Price reflects both quality and a charitable contribution.
Awards or reviews
No mentions of awards or cupping scores are listed.
Intensity 7 is the only numerical information listed.
A positive description of flavors indicates good sensory qualities.
Support for a charity can strengthen positive public perception.
The website describes it as 'unique specialty coffee', which implies status.
Packaging design
No images or product photos available on koffie.nl.
Website lists only weight and price.
Description emphasizes the contents, not appearance or branding.
Packaging appears functional, focused on sales and the quotation process.
No claims about organic or recycled material are visible on the packaging.
Closing thought
India Krishnagiri by Capriole Café is a specialty, fruity-spicy natural coffee with melon, vanilla and chocolate.
The direct-trade model with a social contribution via PASpoort reinforces ethical credentials.
Versatile brewing options make the coffee appealing to a wide audience.
Price and availability suggest a niche product with potential for reorders.
Together, this forms an interesting choice for lovers of responsible, flavorful coffee.
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