Bababudangiri Arabica Green Coffee
SpecialtyRare single-origin green Arabica from the ancient Bababudangiri hills, Karnataka — India's mythical coffee birthplace with a distinctive earthy complexity.
Price Range
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Minimum Order
30 kg
Varietal
S795, Local Heirlooms
SCA Score
86+
Scale
2T / 3 months
Origin
| State | Region | Variety | Process | Varietal | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | Bababudangiri | Arabica | Grade 1 | S795, Local Heirlooms | 1000–1400 masl |
The Bababudangiri hills in Karnataka's Chikmagalur district are where coffee is said to have first been cultivated in India, brought by Baba Budan in the 17th century. Today, small estates and forest-fringe farms at 1000–1400m produce limited lots of Arabica with a profile unlike any other Indian origin — earthy and spiced at its core, with a creamy body, brown-sugar sweetness, and a lingering, complex finish. These lots are genuinely rare and carry a provenance story that resonates strongly with specialty buyers.