RATNAGIRI ESTATE, India Godown Patte Natural

India Ratnagiri Estate

Godown Patte Natural

Country: India
Region: Chickmagalur District, Karnataka, Western Ghats
Farm: Ratnagiri Estate
Producer: Ashok Patre & Divya Patre
Coordinates: 13°30'29.4"N 75°47'14.4"E
Altitude: 1150–1350 m.a.s.l.
Varieties: Catuai, Cavery
Processing: Natural
Lot ID: Godown Patte

Tasting Notes

Fragrance and aroma of brown sugar and dark fruits. In the cup, notes of cocoa powder and raisin lead into an aftertaste of cooked blueberry, rooibos tea, and sweet bread pastry. Medium malic and acetic acidity support a medium-heavy body with a smooth, rounded mouthfeel.

Roast Profile

Lighter roast profiles and shorter post-crack development accentuate the bright malic acidity and fruit-forward character. With increased development, sweetness deepens—highlighting cooked fruit and brown sugar while building additional body and weight in the cup.

Processing — Natural

Coffee cherries are harvested at peak ripeness and undergo an initial 24-hour fermentation before being dried whole for approximately 13 days. This natural process allows sugars and fruit character to fully integrate into the seed, resulting in a sweet, expressive profile with depth and texture.

The Story of Ratnagiri Estate

Ratnagiri Estate is located in India’s Western Ghats, a protected biodiversity hotspot and home to a nearby tiger reserve. The estate is intentionally managed with dense shade cover, wildlife corridors, and low-intervention farming practices that support long-term ecological health.

Ashok Patre leads Ratnagiri with a commitment to quality and experimentation, while Divya Patre plays a central role in cherry selection and harvest training. Her close involvement with picking teams ensures that only ripe, uniform cherries are collected—an essential foundation for the estate’s clean and consistent profiles.

Since India’s export liberalization in 1994, Ratnagiri has supplied specialty coffee to roasters across the United States, Europe, Japan, Australia, and the Middle East. Today, the estate focuses almost entirely on high-end specialty lots, driven by careful processing choices and a dedication to continuous improvement.

We’re proud to share this natural lot from Ratnagiri—an expressive example of what Indian specialty coffee can offer when terroir, process, and careful stewardship come together.