Chikmagalur · Variety
S795 in Chikmagalur
Chikmagalur is known for the birthplace of indian coffee, beneath the baba budan hills, and S795 is one of the varieties behind that reputation. The region's farms sit at 1,000–1,600 m — S795's preferred range is 900–1,500 m — and harvest runs november – march, the window in which the variety's character is decided in the field.
S795 brings its own agronomic personality to Chikmagalur: a medium-tall, spreading, suited to shade systems plant with medium-high yield potential, and disease behavior best summarized as moderate rust tolerance (declining against modern races). Regional processing leans on washed, natural, honey, which shapes how the variety's raw material reaches the cup.
Tasted side by side with the same variety from other regions, Chikmagalur's expression stands apart: the variety contributes mellow chocolate and sweet spice with soft citrus, while the regional cup runs toward milk chocolate, sweet spice, and orange; refined shade-grown balance with occasional fruit-forward micro-lots. That interaction — genetics times place — is exactly what regional sourcing is about.
Key facts
| Region | Chikmagalur |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Region altitude | 1,000–1,600 m |
| Variety optimal altitude | 900–1,500 m |
| Harvest | November – March |
| Species | Arabica |
| Lineage | Kent × S288 selection released by India's Central Coffee Research Institute, 1940s |
| Disease resistance | Moderate rust tolerance (declining against modern races) |
| Regional cup profile | Milk chocolate, sweet spice, and orange; refined shade-grown balance with occasional fruit-forward micro-lots. |
S795 in Chikmagalur — frequently asked questions
Does S795 grow well in Chikmagalur?
Yes — the region's 1,000–1,600 m range overlaps the variety's preferred 900–1,500 m, and local processing traditions (washed, natural, honey) suit its characteristics. It is one of the varieties Chikmagalur is known for.
What does Chikmagalur S795 taste like?
Expect mellow chocolate and sweet spice with soft citrus, expressed through the region's typical character: milk chocolate, sweet spice, and orange; refined shade-grown balance with occasional fruit-forward micro-lots.
When is S795 from Chikmagalur harvested?
The regional harvest runs november – march; fresh lots typically reach export markets one to three months after milling.
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