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Gundikhan Estate

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Three lots from the same hillside in the Baba Budan Giri hills — one natural, two washed. Everything you need to know about each: how it tastes, how it was processed, and how to brew it.

Gundikhan Vibrant — Natural
Natural

Gundikhan Estate

Gundikhan Vibrant

NaturalFilter Roast

A beautifully executed natural that remains clean, balanced, and true to its origin. Expect mild rum-like aromatics with notes of apple, guava, and ripe prunes. The cup is refined, sweet, citrus-balanced, and medium-bodied.

  • Apple
  • Guava
  • Ripe prune
  • Citrus
  • Rum aromatics
₹950/ 250gBuy Now

The lot

Process
Natural
Variety
Chandragiri (Sarchimor)
Altitude
4,200 – 4,500 ft
Origin
Baba Budangiri Hills, Karnataka
Price
₹950 / 250g

Best brew with

  • Home Filter Brew1:15 · 3:30 · Medium
    Either way
  • Conical Dripper1:16 · 3:00 · Medium-fine
    Best black
  • Aero Press1:14 · 2:00 · Fine
    Best black
  • French Press1:15 · 4:00 · Coarse
    Either way
  • Filter Press1:12 · 4:30 · Coarse
    Great with milk
  • Best black
  • Great with milk
  • Works either way
Gundikhan Bold — Washed
Washed

Gundikhan Estate

Gundikhan Bold

WashedFilter Roast

The heavier side of the washed process. Cocoa, dark sugar and toasted nut carry a full body and a long finish — the lot that stands up best to milk without losing its Chikmagalur character.

  • Cocoa
  • Dark sugar
  • Toasted nut
  • Baking spice
₹950/ 250gBuy Now

The lot

Process
Washed
Variety
Chandragiri (Sarchimor)
Altitude
4,200 – 4,500 ft
Origin
Baba Budangiri Hills, Karnataka
Price
₹950 / 250g

Best brew with

  • French Press1:14 · 4:30 · Coarse
    Great with milk
  • Filter Press1:12 · 4:30 · Coarse
    Great with milk
  • Home Filter Brew1:15 · 3:45 · Medium
    Either way
  • Aero Press1:13 · 2:15 · Fine
    Either way
  • Conical Dripper1:16 · 3:15 · Medium-fine
    Best black
  • Best black
  • Great with milk
  • Works either way
Gundikhan Vibrant — Washed
Washed

Gundikhan Estate

Gundikhan Vibrant

WashedFilter Roast

A clean, transparent washed lot that lets the varietal speak. Candied tangerine and black tea lead, with a hint of warm spice and a tidy medium-bodied finish that stays bright to the last sip.

  • Candied tangerine
  • Black tea
  • Warm spice
  • Citrus zest
₹950/ 250gBuy Now

The lot

Process
Washed
Variety
Chandragiri (Sarchimor)
Altitude
4,200 – 4,500 ft
Origin
Baba Budangiri Hills, Karnataka
Price
₹950 / 250g

Best brew with

  • Conical Dripper1:16 · 2:45 · Medium-fine
    Best black
  • Home Filter Brew1:15 · 3:15 · Medium
    Best black
  • Aero Press1:15 · 1:45 · Fine
    Best black
  • French Press1:15 · 4:00 · Coarse
    Either way
  • Filter Press1:12 · 4:30 · Coarse
    Great with milk
  • Best black
  • Great with milk
  • Works either way