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India- Monsoon Malabar: Prior to the opening of the
Suez Canal when sailing ships took up to six months to
transport coffee from India. A very interesting character
developed in the flavor of coffee from the holds of these
shipments. Today these beans are exposed to monsoon winds
during the months of May and June. They are raked, bagged,
and stacked repetitively for several weeks resulting in
a complete color change from green to golden-yellow, which
belies their unique flavor. Malabar is very thick and
heavy in the cup. It also has a subtle, spicy aroma and
an earthy taste that develops musty overtones when monsoons
are heavy. It has virtually no acidy characteristic so
the flavor is somewhat muted and overshadowed by the full
body. Very interesting.
Java:
Full-bodied and supremely rich, with a bold, spicy
aroma.
New
Guinea: A great balance of body and acidity with
a sweet and floral aftertaste. Very heavy-bodied.
Sulawesi/Kalosi
- Celebes: Characterized by a rich, heavy body and
a full, lightly acidic flavor.
Sumatra:
Smooth with a syrupy richness and very heavy body.
Low acidity and earthy flavor are this coffees claim
to its popularity.
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