INDIA – ARKU VALLEY

Region: Andhra Pradesh, India
Producer: Tribal smallholders
Altitude: 1000 – 1400 MASL
Process: Washed
Notes: Poached Pear, Bakers Chocolate, Brown Butter

In Araku Valley, India, between 1,000 and 1,400 metres above sea level, tribal smallholders grow Arabica beneath Silver Oak shade trees using traditional organic methods. The canopy protects the coffee and draws carbon from the air, part of a 5,000-hectare community agroforestry project that earns farmers extra income through carbon credits.

Every bag is fully traceable: each farm is GPS-mapped and every day-lot carries a batch number linking it to the village and smallholder who grew it.

Sourced by Tramontana, a long-term buyer for more than 10,000 tribal smallholders from some of India’s most disadvantaged communities. Growers belong to a Farmer Producer Company and receive training, agronomy support and a committed buyer for their harvest.

Look for tasting notes of Poached Pear, Bakers Chocolate, Brown Butter.