India Monsoon Malabar
Our single origin offering a deeply aromatic drinking experience
India Monsoon Malabar is a coffee shaped by the weather. After harvest, the green beans spend three to four months in well-ventilated warehouses on India's Malabar Coast, where the monsoon winds swell them, turn them pale gold and strip away most of their acidity. The result is unlike any other single origin we roast: smoky, dark chocolate and a warm hint of cinnamon, with a heavy, rounded body. If you find most specialty coffee too bright, start here.
A happy accident, recreated. Monsooned Malabar (also sold as Monsoon Malabar or Malabar Monsooned) dates back to the British Raj, when Indian coffee spent around six months in wooden ships sailing round the Cape of Good Hope to Europe. The damp sea air transformed the beans on the way, and when faster shipping ended those long voyages, Europe's coffee drinkers missed the taste, so producers on India's south-west coast began recreating it every monsoon season. Today Monsooned Malabar holds protected Geographical Indication status in India.
In the cup. Our lot is AA grade, the top size grade, made up of Kent's, S.795, Catimor and Selection 9 Arabica grown at 1,100–1,200 metres and monsooned near Mangalore. We roast it to a medium, which keeps the dark chocolate and cinnamon in focus while the monsooning brings the smoke and body. Expect a thick, syrupy cup with very low acidity and a long, smoky finish.
How to brew it. Monsoon Malabar makes a bold, heavy-bodied espresso with a thick crema, and that body carries straight through milk, so it's a natural for lattes, flat whites and cappuccinos. If you drink filter, brew it on the strong side in a cafetière or pour-over for a rich, rounded cup without the sharpness of brighter origins. Available as whole bean or in four grind sizes.
| Tasting Notes: | Smoky Dark Chocolate Cinnamon |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Varieties: | Kent's S.795 Catimor Selection 9 |
Is Monsoon Malabar the same as Monsooned Malabar?
Yes. Monsooned Malabar is the official name; Monsoon Malabar and Malabar Monsooned refer to the same coffee and the same process.
Is Monsoon Malabar a low-acid coffee?
Yes. Monsooning removes most of the bean's natural acidity, which is why it tastes smooth, heavy and chocolatey rather than bright or fruity.
Is it a strong coffee?
It tastes bold thanks to its smoky flavour and full body, but it's 100% Arabica, so its caffeine content is typical of Arabica. The strength is in the flavour.
Why Kiboko. Every kilo you buy contributes £1 to Farm Africa through our 1FOR1 Doing Good initiative. We're a small UK specialty roaster: every batch is roasted to demand, rested before packing, and most UK orders arrive next working day.
Enjoy the smoky, dark-chocolate side of this coffee? Our Usiku Blend also draws on Indian Arabica, or explore our other South Asian coffees.
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CARRIER
We are able to offer delivery to all parts of the United Kingdom. We use Royal Mail for small shipments and DPD for larger shipments.
SERVICE
Express delivery is sent via Royal Mail 1st Class Tracked. You should expect to receive your order within 1 working day.
Standard delivery is sent via Royal Mail 2nd Class Tracked. You should expect to receive your order within 2-3 working days.
If your order is received by 14:00, we will try our best to despatch on the same day but this may not be possible during busy or holiday periods.
DELIVERY CHARGE
Standard delivery is free of charge for all orders.
Express delivery for all orders below £25.00 is charged at £2.49.
Orders valued at £25.00 or more are automatically upgraded to Express delivery, free of charge.
URGENT ORDERS
We are able to make use of alternative carriers if required. The best thing to do is to drop us a message via the website or by email ideally before 14:00 so that we have sufficient time to make the necessary arrangements. Any additional costs will be shared with you before despatch.
