Did you know, that India is the 5th largest producer of coffee in the world and 70% of this comes from Coorg, a quaint little hill station in Karnataka. As I write this article, I am sipping my authentic south Indian filter coffee, watching the beautiful mountains of Coorg right from my balcony. I am staying in Coorg Wilderness Resort & Spa, a beautiful 5 star resort by Paul John Resorts and Hotels. Coorg is really beautiful. But the highlight here is not just the beautiful view of mountains and jungles but coffee. And this is reason why it is called as the Coffee Cup of India.
As 70% of coffee produced in India comes from Coorg, one can spot coffee plantations all along the roadside. The coffee plantations in Coorg are spread over vast areas and have a history dating back to the 17th century when coffee was first introduced to India.
Coorg’s coffee is known for its unique and distinct flavor, which is a result of the region’s ideal climate, soil, and elevation. The region’s cool and misty climate, along with the fertile soil and high altitude, provides the perfect conditions for growing high-quality coffee beans. I was surprised to find out that the coffee tree is grown under the shade of tall trees, mainly of spices & vegetables like black paper, jackfruits etc., which helps maintain the soil quality and protect the coffee plants from direct sunlight.
And you know that, there are just 2 types of coffees – Arabica and Robusta. There is a major difference between these 2 varieties of coffees. While Arabica contains less caffeine than Robusta, the beans of Robusta are bigger leaves and smaller berries as compared to Arabica.
The process of coffee cultivation typically involves planting the coffee seeds or seedlings in prepared soil, ensuring that the plants receive the right amount of water and nutrients to grow. Coffee plants require specific climatic conditions to thrive, such as a consistent temperature range and a certain amount of rainfall.
Once the coffee plants are mature, they produce coffee cherries, which are harvested and processed to obtain coffee beans. Coffee beans are then roasted, ground, and brewed to make the coffee beverage that we all know and love.
I also saw world’s most expensive coffee here, which costs about 1.25 lacs per kg outside India. But for this one, let’s have another post dedicated to this because the information about that coffee is super interesting.
FAQs:
How far is Coorg?
Coorg is a district situated in Karnatak, which is about 250kms from Bangalore
Is Coorg the place or Madikeri?
Coorg is the district, Medikeri is the town
How many days are enough for Coorg?
3-4 days are good to explore Coorg / I stayed here for 3 nights
Best time to visit Coorg?
All year round, its pleasant.. If you want to experience cold climate then visit between oct to march
Nearest Airport to Coorg?
Kannur airport (82 kms), Mangalore airport (140 kms), Bangalore airport (250 kms)
Nearest railway station to Coorg?
Mysore, Hassan, Mangalore, Bangalore
Road trip to Coorg is good or bad?
It is good as Coorg is well connected with highways and have really good roads.
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