Located high up on Merthi Mountain, Badnekhan Estate is blessed both by altitude and ample shade. This, along with heavy use of raised drying beds, is a big reason that beans from this estate regularly win Flavor of India/Fine Cup awards (the Indian equivalent to Cup of Excellence, held at Europe’s Specialty Coffee Expo). In recent years, this included a National First Place in the Best Arabica category.

The family that manages Badnekhan (and also another plantation called Devon) has owned the farm since the 1940’s.

Badnekhan, which means “forest land” in the local language, primarily grows S-795 and Selection 9 beans but also has smaller blocks with more unusual varieties. 

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COFFEE VARIETIES WE’VE SOURCED FROM THIS FARM:

• S-795
• Selection 9
• Selection 33 (fka “Avanthi”)

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*For the microlots, we give first priority to roasters that already buy our coffees.  Roasters that have never purchased from us (or whose last purchase was a few years back) should consider the larger lot offering.