Coffee cherries growing among lush foliage at a shaded estate

COORG • WESTERN GHATS • INDIA

Shade-Grown.
Sustainably Sourced.

Luxury specialty Seed2Cup coffee and exotic spices cultivated in the rainforests of Coorg. Direct from farmer to global roasters, importers, and conscious consumers.

Source Directly From The Farmer

THE ESTATE

Where coffee grows in harmony with nature.

Known as the “Scotland of India,” Coorg is one of the world’s richest biodiversity regions where coffee thrives beneath native forest canopies.

Every cherry is hand-picked at peak ripeness and sun-dried using traditional methods to preserve its authentic aroma and character.

Our coffee grows under a two-tier canopy of Rosewood, Jackfruit, Wild Mint, and diverse native trees that naturally protect the ecosystem while nurturing slower ripening beans with exceptional sweetness and depth.

Coffee and brewing scene representing the estate

WHY HIGH GROUNDS ESTATE

Forest in a Cup.

Shade-Grown Biodiversity

Our shaded farms act as living mini-rainforests protecting birdlife, native insects, and biodiversity while reducing chemical dependency.

Slow-Ripened Advantage

Filtered sunlight allows cherries to mature gradually, producing denser beans with notes of chocolate, spice, and earth.

GI Protected Origin

Coorg Arabica and Robusta beans carry GI status that protects their origin and traditional cultivation methods.

OUR COFFEE

Distinct expressions of Coorg.

Arabica coffee presentation

01 • ARABICA

Forest Select

Elegant, layered and shade-grown, with the depth and sweetness of a slower ripening environment.

Robusta coffee presentation

02 • ROBUSTA

Bold Reserve

Full-bodied and structured, designed for a rich cup with character and a lingering finish.

Estate coffee blend

03 • ESTATE

Estate Blend

A balanced expression created for everyday brewing while retaining the signature character of Coorg.

TASTING NOTES

Rich. Earthy. Naturally Sweet.

Medium to full-bodied coffee with very low acidity, notes of dark chocolate, earthy undertones and warm spice, followed by a smooth, lingering finish.

Intercropped ingredients and spices

INTERCROPPING ALCHEMY

Beyond Coffee.

Our coffee is grown alongside pepper vines, cinnamon, cardamom, mandarins, avocados, and jackfruit, naturally influencing the terroir and flavor profile of our coffee.

Pepper
Cardamom
Cinnamon
Coorg Mandarins
Avocados
Jackfruit
Vanilla Pods
Cocoa

FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY

From the estate, to your feed.

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DIRECT TRADE

Partner directly with the farmer.

We work with specialty roasters, coffee importers, boutique cafes, and conscious large order consumers seeking traceable origin coffee from India.

High Grounds Estate, Kabbinakad, Yevakapadi Post, Kakabe, Coorg, Karnataka, India. 12.2276° N, 75.6596° E