Indian Arabica coffee is typically a mild-to-medium bodied coffee grown at higher elevations in the Western Ghats (mainly Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu). It’s known for being clean and balanced rather than aggressively fruity, with a smooth sweetness and gentle acidity.
Common cup profile (typical, not universal):
- Aroma: caramel, cocoa, toasted nuts, mild florals
- Flavour: milk chocolate, jaggery/brown sugar, nuts, stone fruit (sometimes)
- Acidity: medium, often citrusy or malic (apple/pear) in higher-grown lots
- Body: medium, smooth/round
- Finish: sweet, cocoa-nutty, clean
