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My favorite espresso happens to come from a little place in Rishikesh, right next to the holy river Ganges in India. The locals knew it as Sharma Ji's Chai & Coffee Stall, a tiny spot run by an old gentleman who roasted his own beans every morning right in the little shop. The aroma of the coffee beans roasting in combination with the mellow scent of incense from the temple nearby created such a special sensory experience.
He mentioned to me that he was using a single-origin bean called Monsooned Malabar, which is a unique coffee that is exclusively grown in India. It is unique because of the process that is used to prepare the beans. The espresso he pulled for me had this amazing, thick, dark caramel colored crema on top and it stayed that way throughout the entire drink. The flavor of the espresso was so deep and smooth, with absolutely no harsh bitterness. It had these lovely earthy notes, almost resembling chocolate, with a hint of spice at the end. It was so rich and full-bodied.Cupping Method:This is an expert pick from Meera Watts, the CEO & Founder of Siddhi Yoga.
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Bean Source Country:
India
India is a huge country with diverse growing regions, such as Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, each offering unique flavor profiles due to varied elevations, microclimates, and soil types. These coffees often exhibit low acidity, full body, and a range of flavors, including spicy, earthy, and chocolatey notes. These characteristics made Indian coffee sought after for blends, but the specialty coffee world is increasingly discovering the terroir of varied Indian lots.
Bean Source Region:
Malabar
Monsoon Malabar coffee, hailing from India, undergoes a unique natural processing method. Exposed to the country's annual monsoon moisture for approximately 3 to 4 months, the raw beans mature to have diminished acidity and adopt a distinctive earthy taste. The name comes from the coffee's origin of the Malabar Coast of Karnataka and Kerala, where it has protected status.
Espresso
Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans under high pressure. It is characterized by its rich flavor and distinctive crema, which is the creamy layer that forms on top of the extracted process.
When evaluating espresso, coffee experts often focus on key tasting characteristics such as aroma, flavor, body, and aftertaste. Aroma refers to the fragrant smells released during brewing, while flavor encompasses the coffee's overall taste profile, including notes of sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and richness. Body refers to the coffee's texture or mouthfeel, with descriptors like full-bodied, medium-bodied, or light-bodied. Aftertaste, or the finish, pertains to the lingering flavors and sensations experienced after swallowing the coffee. A well-prepared espresso is prized for its balance and complexity, combining these sensory attributes into a harmonious whole.
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