Willoughby's Coffee & Tea, our sister company, garnered a whopping 95 point rating from Coffee Reviewthis month (May, 2007) for its roasted version of this coffee. Elkhill coffee estate is located in the Coorg hills, 100 miles south of Mysore, and coffee was first planted there in 1854. This fine quality coffee is truly "Forest Grown", under Rose Wood and White Cedar trees. The great emphasis placed on sustainable agricultural practices combine with a 150+ year growing tradition. Elkhill Estate is teeming with wildlife, from an impressive variety of birds to wild elephants which frequently pass through the farm. This is a large plantation, with 500 full time staff, plus dependents, who are provided with excellent care including free housing, childcare, a quality medical facility including a full time doctor and 3 nurses plus a small hospital on premises. The employees are paid salaries rather than being paid by the weight they pick, thus insuring only ripe cherry is harvested. This is a washed coffee, so wetmill operations including depulping and fermentation, followed by sun drying and drymill operations, are entirely done on the estate. This is new crop coffee. We recommend roasting this coffee lightly, to a City roast, to bring out its citrus character. Cup characteristics:Smooth, sweet mellow flavor, with an elegant flavor and spicy background reminiscent of nutmeg and cinnamon. Volume Price Pounds Price LB 1 $4.97 2-4 $4.72 5-19 $4.47 20+ $3.98

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