Monsooned Malabar coffee beans

Monsooned Malabar is India's most distinctive coffee. After harvest, the beans are spread out in open-sided warehouses on the Malabar coast and exposed to the damp monsoon winds for several weeks. They swell, turn pale gold, and lose most of their acidity.

The result is a heavy, earthy, low-acid cup with notes of spice and wood, and it holds a Geographical Indication. We list 18 from 18 roasters, from ₹439 per 250g.

18 coffees from 18 roasters.

Questions about monsooned malabar coffee beans

What is Monsooned Malabar coffee?

Coffee that is exposed to monsoon winds on India's west coast after harvest, which swells the beans and removes most of their acidity, giving a heavy, earthy cup.

Is Monsooned Malabar good for espresso?

Yes. Its low acidity and heavy body make it a classic espresso and filter coffee component.

How much does Monsooned Malabar cost?

The 18 Monsooned Malabar coffees we track cost ₹439 to ₹1,750 per 250g, with a median of ₹700.