Story
STORY
After an eight-year absence, Indian coffee returned to Temple in 2025, and we're excited to welcome back the India Gundikhan Natural for a second consecutive year. Grown in the lush highlands of Karnataka, this expressive coffee showcases vibrant fruit character, thoughtful processing, and a commitment to environmental stewardship.
Located in the Chikmagalur district of India's Western Ghats, Gundikhan Estate is owned by Saif Ulla and is part of the KaadKaapi Collective. This group of producers champions wildlife-friendly farming and habitat preservation near the Bhadra Tiger Reserve. Saif's approach emphasizes native tree diversity and sustainable agricultural practices that allow coffee production and local wildlife to coexist.
At approximately 1,300 MASL, the estate's relatively high elevation and cooler temperatures encourage slower cherry maturation, supporting greater bean density and flavor complexity. These growing conditions, combined with careful cultivation, contribute to the coffee's depth and balance.
For this natural-processed lot, freshly harvested cherries are dried whole, allowing the fruit to remain around the seeds throughout drying. This process develops pronounced sweetness, fuller body, and vibrant fruit character.
More than an exceptional cup, Gundikhan Natural reflects the connection between specialty coffee and environmental conservation, demonstrating how thoughtful farming can produce remarkable coffee while protecting the surrounding ecosystem.
India Gundikhan
India Gundikhan
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Characteristics
Light
Juicy
Vibrant
Honey Wine, Clove, Blood Orange
Gundikhan Estate
Saif Ulla
1300 - 1400 Masl
Chandragiri (Sarchimor)
Natural
Chikmagalur, India, Asia
Story
STORY
After an eight-year absence, Indian coffee returned to Temple in 2025, and we're excited to welcome back the India Gundikhan Natural for a second consecutive year. Grown in the lush highlands of Karnataka, this expressive coffee showcases vibrant fruit character, thoughtful processing, and a commitment to environmental stewardship.
Located in the Chikmagalur district of India's Western Ghats, Gundikhan Estate is owned by Saif Ulla and is part of the KaadKaapi Collective. This group of producers champions wildlife-friendly farming and habitat preservation near the Bhadra Tiger Reserve. Saif's approach emphasizes native tree diversity and sustainable agricultural practices that allow coffee production and local wildlife to coexist.
At approximately 1,300 MASL, the estate's relatively high elevation and cooler temperatures encourage slower cherry maturation, supporting greater bean density and flavor complexity. These growing conditions, combined with careful cultivation, contribute to the coffee's depth and balance.
For this natural-processed lot, freshly harvested cherries are dried whole, allowing the fruit to remain around the seeds throughout drying. This process develops pronounced sweetness, fuller body, and vibrant fruit character.
More than an exceptional cup, Gundikhan Natural reflects the connection between specialty coffee and environmental conservation, demonstrating how thoughtful farming can produce remarkable coffee while protecting the surrounding ecosystem.
