Ratnagiri Velour – Godown Patte Microlot

💡 Value Transparency: Darkroom drying carries a wave of high expectations in the market, often overhyped with exaggerated tasting claims. We’ve stayed grounded: while this lot is clean, complex, and fruit-rich, banger & exceptional. But it didn’t reveal ground breaking “wild experimental” flavors. That’s why we’re offering it at a value-driven price point — and for the price, it’s truly a banger.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
The Light Minus Roast beans are extremely dense, not only because of the lighter roast but also due to the high altitude and exceptional quality of the Ratnagiri Estate crop. Such beans naturally have tighter cellular structure and require a metallic burr hand grinder or a professional electric grinder for proper grinding.

Plastic or ceramic burr grinders may struggle and can get damaged.
Fraction 9 will not be responsible for any grinder damage — please purchase whole beans only if you own a suitable high-quality grinder.

☕ Roast Profiles Available

• Light Minus Roast → Crafted for black coffee only, showcasing vivid fruit and clarity.

• Medium Roast → Versatile for both black and milk-based brews, balancing fruit brightness with chocolate depth.

🔍 Note:
This microlot comes from the renowned Ratnagiri Estate’s Godown Patte plot, where SLN 9 cherries underwent a meticulous 48-hour LAB-inoculated fermentation and slow, darkroom drying for 12 days. The result is a cup brimming with fruit-forward vibrance and decadent dessert depth. Expect lush berry sweetness and silky chocolate undertones — a luxurious expression of Ratnagiri craft.

📍 Ratnagiri Estate – Godown Patte Plot, Chikmagalur | 1340 MASL
🌿 Cherry Fermentation (48h LAB inoculation) | Darkroom Drying (12 days) | SLN 9 Varietal | Brix: 24.7

From the lush slopes of Chikmagalur, Ratnagiri Velour embodies both science and art — precise fermentation guided by LAB microbes, coupled with natural drying in darkness to lock in layered sweetness. A true microlot designed for those who crave complexity, depth, and velvety indulgence in the cup.

Crafted for seekers of rare, fruit-laced coffees that balance vivid acidity, tropical brightness, and silky chocolate richness.

Tasting Notes:
🍓 Strawberry Burst
🍍 Pineapple Zest
🍇 Raspberry
🍫 Choco Lava Cake

A cup that opens with lively red fruits and tropical sparkle, softens into creamy chocolate, and lingers like velvet — indulgent, bold, and unforgettable.

Resting Period = Minimum 20 days.