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India AA Elkhill Estate
This year’s 2008 crop of Elkhill Estate was harvested December through February and has just come to market. Elkhill Coffee Estate is located in the Coorg hills, 100 miles south of Mysore,
and coffee was first planted there in 1854. This fine quality coffee is truly
"Forest Grown", under Rose Wood and White Cedar trees. The great emphasis
placed on sustainable agricultural practices combine with a 150+ year growing
tradition.
 Last year's India AA Elkhill Estate earned Willoughby's a 95 point rating by Coffee Review, one of the highest awarded.
Elkhill Estate is teeming with wildlife, from an impressive variety of birds
to wild elephants which frequently pass through the farm. This is a large plantation,
with 500 full time staff, plus dependents, who are provided with excellent care
including free housing, childcare, a quality medical facility including a full
time doctor and 3 nurses plus a small hospital on premises. The employees are
paid salaries rather than being paid by the weight they pick, thus insuring
only ripe cherry is harvested. This is a washed coffee, so wetmill operations
including depulping and fermentation, followed by sun drying and drymill operations,
are entirely done on the estate.
We roast this coffee lightly to bring out its sweetness and preserve its delicate
character. We find this roast optimal for this particular coffee.
Cup characteristics: Smooth, sweet mellow flavor, with an elegant flavor and
spicy background reminiscent of nutmeg and cinnamon.
Quantity in Basket:none
Price per pound : $10.99
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