India SLN 9

Offering a sweet, structured, and very balanced cup, this coffee stands out for its clarity, round mouthfeel, and well-integrated sweetness. Its profile shows notes of caramelized hazelnut, chocolate, and apricot, supported by a soft, ripe acidity and a clean, persistent finish.

Flavor Profile

• Main notes: caramelized hazelnut, chocolate, apricot
• Acidity: soft and ripe
• Body: round, balanced, and enveloping
• Aftertaste: sweet, clean, and persistent

Origin and Processing

It is grown in Yercaud, Tamil Nadu, a mountainous area in southern India at 1500 m.a.s.l., where the environment supports more structured, sweeter, and more consistent profiles. The SLN 9 variety delivers a particularly stable cup with good definition and a very pleasant texture from the first sip.

The washed process helps highlight clarity, precision, and balance in the cup. The result is a solid coffee with well-integrated sweetness, ripe fruit in the background, and a very comfortable everyday character.

Why You’ll Love It

• Very sweet and balanced: ideal if you are looking for a comfortable and stable cup
• Clean and rounded profile: good definition without losing body
• Chocolate and ripe fruit: an easy-to-understand and very enjoyable coffee
• Very versatile: works beautifully in espresso, moka pot, fully automatic machines, and also in filter if you prefer rounder profiles

Ideal for

• Espresso: if you are looking for a sweet, rounded cup with good stability
• Moka pot: a very good choice for an intense but balanced preparation
• Fully automatic machines: clean, approachable, and easy to enjoy every day
• Filter: ideal if you prefer sweeter profiles with low sharpness

Technical Details

• Origin: India
• Region: Yercaud, Tamil Nadu
• Variety: SLN 9
• Processing: Washed
• Altitude: 1500 m.a.s.l.
• Score: 85 SCA

Summary

A sweet, clean, and very balanced cup, ideal for those looking for a round, pleasant coffee with clearly defined sweetness.