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 dense and can only be ground with a metallic burr Hand grinder. plastic or Ceramic burr grinders will struggle and may 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.