Pambukal Estate

Document refEST-PAM

Founded1933

Altitude1,350 m~4,428 ft

ZoneSheveroy Hills

Cultivation environment

LocationYercaud

DistrictSalem

StateTamil Nadu

Acreage100+ acres

Altitude across the twelve estates

1,350 m

1,130 m1,615 m

The coffee

SpeciesArabica

Arabica varietalSLN 795 (Hibrido de Timor x Caturra), CCRI hybrid

Processing offered

NaturalsWashed

Harvest method

Handpicked

Signature processWashed Arabica

Heritage & stewardship

Current stewardsT. S. Karthick

Land & ecology

Companion cropsPepper (black/white/red), Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Star anise, Bay leaf, Turmeric, Tea

Estate notes

Awards2025 Flavour of India Fine Cup Award Arabica Washed (#2 nationally, top 5)

Estate modelCoffee inside a working spice house, not monoculture

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