Chikmagalur coffee beans

Chikmagalur is where Indian coffee began. The story goes that the Sufi saint Baba Budan brought seven coffee seeds from Yemen in the 17th century and planted them in the hills that now carry his name, Bababudangiri. The district is still the heart of Indian Arabica, with estates spread across the Western Ghats at roughly 1,000 to 1,500 metres.

Chikmagalur coffees tend to be balanced and approachable: chocolate, nuts and caramel in the washed lots, with more fruit in the naturals. We list 283 of them from 61 roasters, from ₹295 to ₹1,869 per 250g.

283 coffees from 61 roasters.

El Diablo

Third Wave Coffee Roasters

El Diablo

₹700/250g

MOGRA

Grey Soul Coffee Roasters

MOGRA

₹1,124/250g

Tōdi

Kāpikottai

Tōdi

₹720/250g

Genesis

Coffee Ideas (Formerly Marc's Coffee)

Genesis

₹1,000/250g

Cauvery

Kat and Kin Coffee Roasters

Cauvery

₹850/250g

Medley

Love Kaapi

Medley

₹500/250g

Blossom

Dancing Goat Coffee

Blossom

₹800/250g

MADHURA

Fraction 9 Coffee

MADHURA

₹529/250g

Dark Moon

Kat and Kin Coffee Roasters

Dark Moon

₹850/250g

Malabar Blues

Coffee Ideas (Formerly Marc's Coffee)

Malabar Blues

₹750/250g

PRABAL

Fraction 9 Coffee

PRABAL

₹529/250g

Shieldtail

Kat and Kin Coffee Roasters

Shieldtail

₹1,000/250g

MOJITO

Broot Coffee

MOJITO

₹1,170/250g

SUR LIE

Broot Coffee

SUR LIE

₹1,450/250g

Questions about chikmagalur coffee beans

How much do Chikmagalur coffee beans cost?

Across the 283 Chikmagalur coffees we track, prices run from ₹295 to ₹1,869 per 250g, with a median of ₹790.

Is Chikmagalur coffee Arabica or Robusta?

Both are grown, but Chikmagalur is best known for Arabica from its higher estates, including the Bababudangiri hills. Each listing shows the species where the roaster states it.

Which roasters sell Chikmagalur coffee?

61 roasters in our index sell at least one Chikmagalur coffee. Every listing links straight to the roaster's own shop.