medium dark roast

Selection

₹ 590

Comes from nutrient-rich coffee plots closest to the Araku habitations. Diversified shade, with silver oak trees entwined with pepper vines. A blend of washed, honey and natural processes.

Not sure which grind to order? Checkout our grind size chart below for a quick brew tip!

TASTING NOTES

Honey

Sugarcane

Dark chocolate

Caramel

Variant

QUANTITY

Pickup available at 968 12th Main Road Doopanahalli Indiranagar Usually ready in 24 hours

968 12th Main Road Doopanahalli Indiranagar

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

968 12th Main Road Doopanahalli Indiranagar
ARAKU Originals Pvt Ltd
560008 Bengaluru KA
India

+919000394000

Ships in 2-3 days

Know your coffee

ARAKU Selection is 100% Arabica

It is ideal for those who savour a strong and full-bodied coffee. It lends itself perfectly for an espresso or moka pot brew – a bold coffee experience. Savour the creamy and buttery notes with hints of chocolate. Best enjoyed black or even with a splash of milk.

Process

Natural, Honey & Washed Process

Natural Process

Natural process, which yields our Signature, Grand Reserve, High Altitude and Micro Climate coffees. In the natural coffee process, the full cherry is dried prior to de-pulping. Natural processed coffee will taste fruitier and have a heavier body as the drying coffee beans absorb some of the sugars from the surrounding fruit.

Honey Process

Pulp-sundried or honey coffee is an eco-friendly process as it generates very little solid and liquid waste. The fruity and sweet notes of ARAKU’s Selection and High Altitude blends are due to the presence of mucilage in the honey-processed coffee. Here, the coffee skin is removed and the coffee is de-pulped to varying degrees but no mucilage is removed and it is sent to the drying yard. The honey process is a rare and unique system that is almost exclusively used by specialty coffee producers as it is simple, affordable and intuitive.

Washed Process

Early Harvest is a washed coffee — these coffees are prized for their clarity and vibrant notes. The coffee cherries go through the Columbian Penagos pulper that removes the sticky mucilage surrounding the coffee seeds, and the coffee is left to ferment for 18-24 hours. Then the coffee is washed in fresh water and sent to the drying yard — removing the cherry prior to drying allows the bean’s intrinsic flavours to really shine. In the semi-washed process, which is also used for ARAKU’s Signature blend, some of the mucilage remains and after fermentation, the beans are sent to the drying yard. The mucilage lends mild sweet and fruit notes to the semi-washed coffee.

Terroir

3545 to 4215 feet

Selection coffee is quite literally selected for you from the impeccably maintained plots close to farmers' homes. Predominantly sourced from Kabada Bodaput village in Araku, Andhra Pradesh, which houses roughly 31 farmer families. The coffee grows under diverse shade from variety of trees jackfruit, lime, caryota urens, sweet orange, jamun, mango, custard apple and wild varieties, which lend it a unique profile.

The soil is characterised by its colour (dark brown) and its structure (lot of rocks).

Farmer Diary

Meet Vanthala Gangadhar and Bhimala

Vanthala Bhimala and Gangadhar have a growing family of two sons and three daughters. Coffee has been the primary source of their income, through which they’ve consistently provided for the education and marriage of their kids. The diverse fruit and forest trees on their plot not only lend our coffee unique character, but make for an alternative livelihood – think long pepper, paddy, millets and even mango.

Acidity

Body

Balance

Flavour

Regenerative agriculture

Fresh Roast

Fair trade

Certified Organic

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, absolutely. All manual brewing techniques, including the Moka Pot, French Press, Aeropress, and Pour-Over, are ideal for ARAKU Selection. Always keep in mind that the grind size is very important. Opt for a coarse grind for French Press. For Aeropress and Pour-Over, a medium grind and fine grind for Moka Pot and Espresso. For further details, refer to our brew guide section.

We prioritise sustainability and freshness. Our nitrogen flushing process keeps the coffee fresh, and we package it in reusable tins and refillable pouches.

To ensure that you always receive a fresh brew, ARAKU Selection is roasted to order. You can tell exactly when it was roasted as its roast date is listed on the packaging.

Store it in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and sunlight. Enjoy within three months for flavour.

Excellent coffee

Very smooth and flavourful, great roasting notes

Good aroma and packaging, BUT!

I bought my first ever coffee from Araku but I guess I need to experiment more with different flavours to find my coffee. I found this a little bitter at the end also would love if you could send a coffee making guide along with the product so that one can achieve the perfect blend and taste. Packaging is near perfect, I loved the way the coffee smelled but I found it a little bitter after taste.

araku

best coffee i have ever tasted .nil acidity. full bodied arabica.no after effects smooth taste all the way

Prompt dlivery. Coffee powder is good

Delivery is prompt. Coffee powder is known to us previouslyand it is to our liking.Thanks a lot

Could have been better

I ordered whole beans, the beans were fresh but as mentioned It is Medium Dark.. I don't find it Medium Dark ... more likely Medium to me. I have been using StarBucks Sumatra which is also a Medium Dark Coffee and that is what I call it a really Medium Dark Coffee. These were similar to Blue Tokia.

I am using Gaggia Classic Pro Evo 2023 Model along which Eureka Mignon Zero grinder and IMS competition basket ... Dosage was 16g ... 32g out within 25-30 seconds. To me it tastes less chocolaty and more honey, orange.

I really want Team Araku to launch Dark Profile Beans as well please. You can reach me at my phone: [****]

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