Bababudan

About this coffee

<div class="product__description rte quick-add-hidden"> <p data-start="157" data-end="376"><strong data-start="157" data-end="168">Origin:</strong> Bababudangiri, Western Ghats</p> <p data-start="157" data-end="376"><strong data-start="200" data-end="218">Tasting Notes:</strong> Peach · Apricot · Apple</p> <p data-start="157" data-end="376"><strong data-start="245" data-end="255">Roast:</strong> Medium</p> <p data-start="157" data-end="376"><strong data-start="265" data-end="277">Process:</strong> Washed</p> <p data-start="157" data-end="376"><strong data-start="287" data-end="299">Variety:</strong> Catuai, Caturra<br data-start="315" data-end="318" /><strong data-start="318" data-end="332" data-is-only-node=""><br /> Elevation:</strong> 1,200–1,500 MASL<br data-start="349" data-end="352" /><strong data-start="352" data-end="364"><br /> Harvest:</strong> 2024/2025</p> <div class="p-rich_text_section"><em>Currently shipping coffee roasted on Oct 11th, 2025</em></div> <div class="p-rich_text_section"></div> <p data-start="378" data-end="589">This coffee comes from the birthplace of Indian coffee—<strong data-start="430" data-end="447">Bababudangiri</strong>, in the lush Western Ghats. Grown at <strong data-start="485" data-end="505">Ratnagiri Estate</strong>, this medium roast captures the region’s vibrant altitude and climate in every sip.</p> <p data-start="591" data-end="759">After harvest, the cherries are fermented for 42 to 72 hours and then slowly dried on raised beds—a process that brings clarity and a soft, fruity sweetness to the cup.</p> <p data-start="761" data-end="974">Expect bright notes of <strong data-start="784" data-end="813">peach, apricot, and apple</strong>, all layered into a clean, juicy brew. It's light on the palate but full of flavor.</p> <p data-start="976" data-end="1133">We named this coffee <strong data-start="997" data-end="1010">Bababudan</strong> in honor of the Sufi saint who first brought coffee to India, planting seven beans in these very hills over 350 years ago.</p> <p data-start="1135" data-end="1256">As always, this coffee is roasted to be approachable, whether you’re just starting out or love dialing in a brew at home.</p> <p data-start="1258" data-end="1382"><strong data-start="1258" data-end="1274">Varta Coffee</strong> is here to spotlight India’s incredible coffee farms!</p> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p>