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India is predominantly hot throughout the country, with most regions experiencing a tropical monsoon climate, while the Thar Desert in western India has a tropical desert climate. There are relatively distinct monsoons during summer, while winters have less obvious monsoon patterns. India's climate is divided into rainy season (June-October), dry season (March-May), and cool season (November-February). During winter, influenced by the barrier effect of the Himalayas, India is less affected by cold currents or cold high-pressure systems moving south.

The ideal climatic conditions for coffee cultivation are related to temperature and rainfall. Arabica coffee varieties are suitable for growing in temperatures between 23°C (73°F) and 28°C (82°F), with rainfall occurring in the range of 60-80 inches (1.5-2.0 m).

If rainfall is less than 40 inches (1.0 m), irrigation facilities must be provided. The relative humidity range for Arabica coffee is 70-80%, while for Robusta coffee, it ranges from 80-90%.

Coffee is grown in three regions of India: the traditional coffee-growing areas in the south, non-traditional areas along the eastern coast, and the northeastern region.

Arabica (premium coffee) grows at altitudes between 1000 meters (3300 feet) and 1500 meters (4900 feet), while Robusta (although of lower quality, adapts well to environmental conditions) grows between 500 meters (1600 feet) and 1000 meters (3300 feet).

Kent

Discovered in 1911 at Kent Coffee Estate in the Mysore region of India, this is a Typica hybrid variety created by crossing S288 with Typica. It has high yield and rust resistance characteristics. The coffee aroma is richer than Bourbon varieties, and it has been introduced to New World coffee-producing countries such as Kenya and Indonesia, making significant contributions. It was named after the Englishman L.P. Kent, who was the owner of the Doddengudda Estate in Mysore.

S795

Locally known as Jember, this variety was developed in India in the 1940s by hybridizing Kent with Coffea Liberica. In 1955, the Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute (ICCRI) named it Jember, and it is widely cultivated in India, Indonesia, and Ethiopia. S795 is currently India's main variety, accounting for 70% of total Arabica production.

Indian coffee is renowned in Europe for its lower acidity and sweetness, making it widely used for espresso, which is a more acidic and brighter coffee.

Brewing Parameters

Grind size: BG 5R (Chinese standard #20 sieve pass rate 58%), coffee-to-water ratio 1:13, water temperature 85°C, extraction time 1 minute 30 seconds

Brewing Method

Use 15 grams of coffee grounds. During brewing, maintain a coffee-to-water ratio of 1:10. Bloom with 30 grams of water for 30 seconds. When slowly pouring water to 120 grams, perform a segmented pour. End when reaching 150 grams, then remove the filter cup and add 45 grams of water to the coffee liquid.

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