The Chikkamagaluru Estates Behind RAWNG Coffee
Every RAWNG bean coffee traces back to named estates in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka. Meet Prakash, Kaimara and Gungegiri estates and see which coffee each one goes into.
We believe you should know where your coffee comes from — not just the country, but the estate, the altitude and the process. Here are the places behind every RAWNG bean coffee.
Why Chikkamagaluru
Chikkamagaluru, in Karnataka's Western Ghats, is widely regarded as the birthplace of coffee in India. Its hill estates grow both Arabica and Robusta, often under shade trees alongside pepper and spice.
Prakash Estate, Mudigere
- Elevation: 1,100 MASL
- Lot: Robusta Cherry AAA
- Process: Sun dried
Whole cherries are dried in the sun before the beans are removed, which builds body and depth. This Robusta is the heart of three RAWNG coffees:
- RAWNG Dark — 100% Robusta, dark roast
- RAWNG Classic — 80% Robusta, 20% Arabica, medium roast
- RAWNG Punch — 40% Robusta, 60% Arabica, medium roast
Kaimara Estate
- Elevation: 1,200 MASL
- Lot: Arabica Plantation AAA
- Process: Washed
Washing removes the fruit before drying, for a cleaner, brighter cup. Kaimara's Arabica brings lift and aroma to Punch and rounds out Classic.
Gungegiri Estate
- Elevation: 1,400 MASL
- Lot: Arabica Plantation Peaberry
- Process: Honey processed
Peaberries are the rare cherries that grow a single, rounder bean instead of two. Honey processing leaves some of the sticky fruit on the bean while it dries, adding natural sweetness. It's all in RAWNG Peaberry.
And from the coast: Monsoon Malabar
Our fifth bean coffee comes from further west. RAWNG Monsoon uses Monsoon Malabar Arabica AA, cured by the monsoon winds of the Malabar coast. Read how monsooning works.
Taste them all
Get all five in The RAWNG Five — free delivery included — and taste the difference an estate makes.
Frequently asked questions
Where does RAWNG coffee come from?
RAWNG's roasted-bean coffees come from estates in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka — Prakash Estate (Mudigere), Kaimara Estate and Gungegiri Estate — plus Monsoon Malabar Arabica AA from India's Malabar coast.
Why is Chikkamagaluru famous for coffee?
Chikkamagaluru is widely regarded as the birthplace of coffee cultivation in India, and its hill estates are known for both Arabica and Robusta grown under shade.
What do 'AAA' and 'AA' mean on coffee?
They are bean size grades used in Indian coffee. Higher grades indicate larger, more uniform beans, which tend to roast more evenly.
