India’s coffee production is concentrated in the hill tracts of South Indian states, with Karnataka leading at 71%, followed by Kerala at 21% and Tamil Nadu at 5%. Indian coffee, known for its shade-grown cultivation, is celebrated globally. The “Cherry AA” robusta coffee from India exemplifies this with its strong earthy and woody notes, wild taste, and grassy sour acidity. Despite robusta’s reputation for bitterness, the Indian Cherry variant is carefully tended to, resulting in a unique flavor profile that some coffee enthusiasts prefer.
