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Monsooned Malabar coffee beans

Monsooned Malabar is unwashed coffee that's exposed to humid air at coastal curing works during the peak of the southwest monsoon. The beans absorb moisture, swell and turn golden or light brown. The Coffee Board of India lists it as one of the country's three specialty coffees.

We list 34 monsooned coffees from 30 roasters, from ₹399 per 250g. How each one tastes depends on the roaster, so check the tasting notes on each coffee's page.

34 coffees from 30 roasters.

Questions about monsooned malabar coffee beans

What is Monsooned Malabar coffee?

Unwashed coffee that's exposed to humid air at coastal curing works during the southwest monsoon, so the beans absorb moisture, swell and turn golden or light brown. That's how the Coffee Board of India describes it.

Is Monsooned Malabar good for espresso?

The Coffee Board of India notes that it's accepted as a base coffee for espresso, especially in the United States. Whether you'll like it depends on the roast, so check each roaster's tasting notes.

How much does Monsooned Malabar cost?

The 34 Monsooned Malabar coffees we track cost ₹399 to ₹1,750 per 250g, with a median of ₹640.