India

Traceable Specialty Coffee from the Source

Aliste coffee begins with farmers committed to quality and craft. This page shares the story of our coffee from Kerala, India.

Cupping Notes

Popcorn, Molasses, Rye

Grade

A

Altitude

1,200–1,650 M

Process

Full Natural, Sun Dried

Varietals

Robusta

Farm Details

Coffee from Kerala, India is produced by smallholder farmers organized under the Wayanad Social Service Society (WSSS), which supports over 8,000 producers.

Farms are located between 1,200 and 1,650 meters in the Western Ghats. Coffee is grown alongside spices and other crops in biodiverse systems.

Cherries are processed using the natural method and sun dried. WSSS provides organizational support and access to markets across a large network of producers.