Kumergode Estate

Document refEST-KUM

Founded1890

Altitude1,130 m~3,700 ft

GI zoneBababudangiris Arabica Coffee

Cultivation environment

LocationMallandur

DistrictChikkamagaluru

StateKarnataka

Altitude across the twelve estates

1,130 m

1,130 m1,615 m

The coffee

SpeciesArabica, Robusta

Arabica varietalChandragiri

Processing offered

NaturalsWashed

Harvest method

Handpicked

Heritage & stewardship

FounderCol. H. B. Sanderson C.I.E.

Ownership transitions1906 Bought by St. John & Campbell Hunt · Acquired by Kelachandra

Current stewardsKelachandra Coffee

Worker programme

Land & ecology

Shade canopyJackfruit, Ficus (Basiri, Goli, Garige)

BiodiversityBison, Hares, Gaur, Tiger, Elephant, Bear, Wild boar, Peacock, Honey bees

Companion cropsPaddy, Cardamom, Pepper, Orange, Lemon

Estate notes

CertificationsRainforest Alliance

Access~15 km from nearest national highway

Cluster estatesAdjacent Jagirmane Estate operates within the same cluster

Climate techDeepflow Technologies pilot hyperlocal climate intelligence

Cupping profile (baseline)Chocolate, caramel, lemongrass, medium body

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