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Thogari Hunkal Estate
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Founded1857
Altitude1,350 m~4,430 ft
GI zoneBababudangiris Arabica Coffee
LocationHospet
DistrictChikkamagaluru
StateKarnataka
Altitude across the twelve estates
1,350 m
1,130 m1,615 m
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SpeciesArabica, Robusta
Arabica varietalChandragiri, SLN 795, SLN 5 (micro-lot), SLN 7 (micro-lot)
Processing offered
HoneyNaturalsWashed
Harvest method
Handpicked
FounderT B Malle Gowda
Current stewardsMallanna & Chenna Basave Gowda (gen 7)
Family lineage span7 generations
Ownership transitions1857 Opened by T B Malle Gowda · Operated today as Thogarihunkal Estates Pvt Ltd
Worker programme
WaterDedicated water-treatment plant
Shade canopyErythrina lithosperma, Ficus glomerata, Artocarpus integra, Ficus mysorensis, Red Cedar
CertificationsNot certified organic; organic principles in practice
Awards2008 Flavour of India Fine Cup Award · 2009 Flavour of India Fine Cup Award · 2010 Flavour of India Fine Cup Award · 2011 Flavour of India Fine Cup Award
PesticideRestricted use
Species split noteSeparate blocks by species and varietal
Soil practiceSlash weeding by hand, no weedicides; standing trees are not felled to open new ground