Ratnagiri Thermal Shock Washed

Producer: Ashoke Patre

Farm: Ratnagiri International Estate

Location: Bababudangiri Hills, Chikmagalur.

Variety: SL 9

Process: Thermal Shock Washed

Altitude: 1,340 masl

Roast: Light

Notes: Musk Melon, Macadamia Nut, Pear and Honeysuckle.

A refined washed coffee from Ratnagiri Estate, this SLN 9 micro-lot undergoes an anaerobic fermentation with terroir-specific microbial inoculation for 52 hours. Post-fermentation, the cherries are depulped and dried in a dark room, creating a washed coffee with exceptional structure, balance, and sweetness.

Roasted to a ultra light profile,to preserve its complex aromatics, this coffee opens with the mellow sweetness of muskmelon, transitions into tropical papaya notes, and finishes with a smooth florals that lingers softly.

With a cup score of 89, it sits comfortably in the specialty segment while offering something unexpected to both filter brewers and adventurous baristas.

FOR FILTER

COFFEE-TO-WATER RATIO: 1:15

COFFEE GRIND SIZE: Medium-Course (700-900 microns)

COFFEE AGE: 14-30 days, ideally

COFFEE DOSE: 15 grams

WATER WEIGHT: 220 mL

WATER TEMPERATURE: 94°C

TARGET BREW TIME: 02:30 - 03:00

FOR ESPRESSO:

DOSE: 18 to 20 grams 
YIELD: 34 to 40 grams 
TIME: 22 to 26 seconds
RATIO: 1:2 to 1:2.5
TEMPERATURE: 92°C


MILK RATIO SWEET SPOT:

DOSE

90ml cup: 18-20 grams
120ml cup: 18-20 grams
150-180ml cup: 18-20 grams
210-240ml cup: 18-20 grams

YIELD

90ml cup: 40 mL (split shot)
120ml cup: 20-24mL
150-180ml cup: 22-28mL
210-240ml cup: 30-32mL
TEMPERATURE: 92°C - 94°C