Chikmagalur · Karnataka · monsooned

Monsooned, then roasted medium. Low in acid, heavy in body.

Monsoon winds swell the bean. Acidity leaves, body stays.SLN 795 · Depth 52

DRIFTWOOD

Rs. 750.00
Rs. 750.00
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SLN 795 from Chikmagalur, monsooned the traditional way: held for weeks in the humid monsoon winds of India’s western coast, until the beans swell, shed acidity and deepen in body.

We roast it to Depth 52, medium and not dark, to keep the density while opening the sweetness and texture. The cup is low in acidity and syrupy, with cocoa nib, toasted nuts and wet wood, and a long finish. It is made for espresso, the moka pot, the French press, the AeroPress and milk. It is not a bright coffee.

Storing it

Seal the bag after every use and keep it somewhere cool, dry and dark. Not the fridge, not the freezer — both move moisture into the beans.

Shipping & Returns

Roasted and dispatched within 1–2 working days. Delivery across India usually takes 3–6 days depending on where you are.

Shipping is free across India, on every order.
DRIFTWOOD coffee bag, monsooned SLN 795 from Chikmagalur, BROOT Coffee Roasters, New Delhi
Driftwood in the cup: cocoa nibs, toasted nuts, wet wood. Chikmagalur · Karnataka · monsooned.
How to brew Driftwood as espresso: 18 g, 38–40 g out, 93 °C, 28–32 s.
Driftwood roast depth 52 of 100, a medium roast. Mid ground. Sweetness and structure in balance, for filter or espresso.
DRIFTWOOD coffee bag, monsooned SLN 795 from Chikmagalur, BROOT Coffee Roasters, New Delhi
Driftwood in the cup: cocoa nibs, toasted nuts, wet wood. Chikmagalur · Karnataka · monsooned.
How to brew Driftwood as espresso: 18 g, 38–40 g out, 93 °C, 28–32 s.
Driftwood roast depth 52 of 100, a medium roast. Mid ground. Sweetness and structure in balance, for filter or espresso.
DRIFTWOOD coffee bag, monsooned SLN 795 from Chikmagalur, BROOT Coffee Roasters, New Delhi
Driftwood in the cup: cocoa nibs, toasted nuts, wet wood. Chikmagalur · Karnataka · monsooned.
How to brew Driftwood as espresso: 18 g, 38–40 g out, 93 °C, 28–32 s.
Driftwood roast depth 52 of 100, a medium roast. Mid ground. Sweetness and structure in balance, for filter or espresso.
DRIFTWOOD coffee bag, monsooned SLN 795 from Chikmagalur, BROOT Coffee Roasters, New Delhi
Driftwood in the cup: cocoa nibs, toasted nuts, wet wood. Chikmagalur · Karnataka · monsooned.
How to brew Driftwood as espresso: 18 g, 38–40 g out, 93 °C, 28–32 s.
Driftwood roast depth 52 of 100, a medium roast. Mid ground. Sweetness and structure in balance, for filter or espresso.

Ledger

Origin
Chikmagalur, Karnataka
Varietal
SLN 795
Process
Traditional monsooning
Elevation
1,200 m
Roast
Medium
Depth
52medium
Built for
Espresso · moka pot · French press · AeroPress · milk
Size
250 g · 1 kg

In the cup

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Filter

  • Cocoa nibs
  • Toasted nuts
  • Wet wood

Espresso

  • Dark chocolate
  • Raisin
  • Tobacco sweetness

  1. Monsooning

    SLN 795 from Chikmagalur, held for weeks in the humid monsoon winds of India’s western coast. The beans swell, shed acidity and deepen in body. It is a traditional process, and the cup that comes out of it is low in acidity and syrupy, with a long finish.

  2. How we roast it

    We roast it to Depth 52, medium rather than dark, slower and lighter, to keep that density while opening up the sweetness and the texture. The heritage profile stays intact, with a cleaner and more modern roast. Brightness is not what this coffee is for.

Brew it

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Espresso

Dose
18g
Water
38–40g out
Temperature
93°C
Time
28–32s

Grind · Fine

Dense and low in acid. Sits well under milk.

Keep it

This coffee has had its monsoon already. Keep the bag sealed, at room temperature, away from light and the stove, and out of the fridge. Finish an opened 250 g bag within three to four weeks.

Pair it

  • Under milk, first thing.
  • Anything made with jaggery.

Ask us

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Is it available?

Not right now. It is between lots. The Notify me button on this page tells us you are waiting, and we let you know the day it is back.

Is it good with milk?

Yes. As espresso it is dense and low in acid, which is why it sits well under milk. Grind fine, and aim for 18 g in and 38 to 40 g out in 28 to 32 seconds.

What is monsooned coffee?

Coffee held for weeks in the humid monsoon winds of India’s western coast. The beans swell, shed acidity and deepen in body. This lot is SLN 795 from Chikmagalur.

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Depth · Mid

52/100

Mid ground. Sweetness and structure in balance — filter or espresso.

00 · Surface 100 · Deepest

Where to start · Filter

  • Dose16 g
  • Water260 g
  • Temp92 °C
  • Time2:45–3:15

Grind medium. Pulls well too, at 18 g in and 40 g out. A house baseline for this depth, not a rule for this lot — move one thing at a time.

Beneath before cup.

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