Sandalkad - Natural Shade Dry

Processing: Natural, Shade Dried
Varietals Grown: Arabica ( Mixed)
Altitude: 1170 m.a.s.l
Roast: Medium Roast
Flavour Notes: Dried Fruits Like Prunes, Dark Raisin, Mixed Berries, Lingering Notes Of Gauva & Cedar. Pleasant Medium Acidity With Sweet Toffee After Taste & Syrupy Body
 
Cupping Analysis Notes:
Score: 86.75
This cup opens with a graceful interplay of dried fruits, prunes, dark raisin, and mixed berries, creating a layered fruit‑sweetness that feels both expressive and balanced. A gentle whisper of guava and cedar lingers in the background, adding subtle complexity without overpowering the darker fruit tones. The acidity sits at Medium to Medium+, rounded and smooth, leaning toward a dark‑fruit brightness that enhances the profile with integration rather than sharpness. The body is Medium+, syrupy and rounded, carrying the fruit and sugar‑browning notes with satisfying weight and structure. Sweetness is understated yet persistent, complementing the darker fruit depth with a warm lift. As the cup finishes, a Medium to Long aftertaste of dark raisin and toffee remains, leaving a lingering impression of warmth and gentle sweetness. 
 
About the Farm:
With a heritage spanning six generations and 170 years, Sandalkad Estate's deep commitment to coffee and the environment is evident. It is certified as Rain Forest Alliance and winner of TOP 5 Indian Coffees under FINE CUP INDIA COMPETITION organized by Coffee Board of India.
Sandalkad has been pioneering unique coffee processing methods, educating local growers about the coffee trends  and conducting sustainability initiatives like eco-friendly farming and biodiversity conservation. Beyond education, they focus on conserving water and enhancing soil health.