{"product_id":"monsoon-malabar-green-coffee","title":"Indian Monsoon Malabar - Unroasted Coffee","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIndian Monsoon Malabar - Unroasted Coffee Beans\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMonsooned, low-acid Arabica green coffee for home roasters\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eIndian Monsoon Malabar \u003c\/b\u003eselection is a distinctive specialty Arabica coffee sourced from the mountainous regions of \u003cb\u003esouthern\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eMysore\u003c\/b\u003e, India. What sets this coffee apart is the traditional \u003cb\u003emonsooning\u003c\/b\u003e process, a historic postharvest method unique to Indian coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cb\u003emonsooning\u003c\/b\u003e process, green coffee beans are exposed to monsoon winds from the \u003cb\u003eArabian Sea\u003c\/b\u003e for several weeks. This controlled exposure causes the beans to \u003cb\u003eincrease in size, turn a pale yellow hue\u003c\/b\u003e, and lose much of their natural acidity. The result is a coffee renowned for its \u003cb\u003esmooth, mellow profile, heavy body, and unmistakable earthy character.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRoasting Suggestions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coffee is well-suited for \u003cb\u003ehome roasters seeking a low-acid cup with substantial body.\u003c\/b\u003e It performs best at \u003cb\u003elight to medium roast levels\u003c\/b\u003e, where its unique attributes shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect flavor notes of \u003cb\u003ebaker’s chocolate, earthy spices, and a creamy, syrupy mouthfeel.\u003c\/b\u003e Because the beans have already been “weathered” by the \u003cb\u003emonsooning\u003c\/b\u003e process, they roast differently than standard washed coffees—producing \u003cb\u003ehigh body, very low acidity, and a gentle sweetness rather than bright fruit tones.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown in the southern regions of \u003cb\u003eMysore\u003c\/b\u003e and Coorg, this coffee benefits from rich biodiversity and elevations ranging from \u003cb\u003e4,000\u003c\/b\u003e to \u003cb\u003e5,000\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003efeet\u003c\/b\u003e above sea level. While Indian Arabicas are \u003cb\u003egenerally known\u003c\/b\u003e for their full body, the \u003cb\u003emonsooning\u003c\/b\u003e process dramatically alters the bean’s structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis transformation echoes the era of colonial sea voyages, when \u003cb\u003ecoffee shipped to Europe\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eabsorbed\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003emonsoon humidity\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cem\u003een\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eroute\u003c\/em\u003e. Today, that historical accident is intentionally reproduced to create a cup with \u003cb\u003eexceptional body, reduced acidity, and a flavor profile found nowhere else in the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVarietals\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProducers in this region cultivate traditional Indian Arabica varietals, including \u003cb\u003eKent\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eCauvery.\u003c\/b\u003e The coffee is grown on a mix of estates and small farms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduction Process\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvested between \u003cb\u003eNovember and February,\u003c\/b\u003e this coffee bypasses traditional wet washing in favor of the classic \u003cb\u003emonsooning\u003c\/b\u003e method. After \u003cb\u003esundrying\u003c\/b\u003e on open patios, the beans are stored in \u003cb\u003eopen-sided\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ewarehouses\u003c\/b\u003e throughout the monsoon season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIngredients: 100% Arabica coffee beans. OU Kosher certified. Packaged in an SQF-certified, renewable energy-powered facility.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo not grind, brew, or consume unroasted coffee. Green coffee beans that have been purchased and used\/roasted are not returnable. Due to agricultural regulations, we are unable to ship green coffee beans to Hawaii or Puerto Rico.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fresh Roasted Coffee","offers":[{"title":"1 LB BAG \/ Unroasted","offer_id":48002401860,"sku":"FRC_GREEN_MALABAR_1lb","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 LB BAG \/ Unroasted","offer_id":48002401924,"sku":"FRC_GREEN_MALABAR_5lb","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2217\/5179\/files\/full_08491d45-228c-4f6f-84f0-c6b5a3406f67.jpg?v=1781268812","url":"https:\/\/froshroastedcoffee.shop\/products\/monsoon-malabar-green-coffee","provider":"Fresh Roasted Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}