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Thriveni Brooklyn Estate

Document refEST-THR
Founded1820s
Altitude1,510 m~4,954 ft
ZoneSheveroy Hills
Cultivation environment
LocationManjukuttai
DistrictSalem
StateTamil Nadu, Salem district
Acreage200 acres
Altitude across the twelve estates
1,510 m
1,130 m1,615 m
The coffee
SpeciesArabica
Arabica varietalChandragiri (Villa-de-Sarchi lineage), HRC / NADAR (Hawaiian Red Caturra), SLN 5B (micro-lot), SLN 9 (micro-lot), Yellow Catuai (micro-lot)
Processing offered
HoneyNaturalsWashed
Harvest method
Handpicked
Signature processWashed
Heritage & stewardship
FounderLechler family (British planters)
Ownership transitions2015 Acquired by Thriveni family; renamed Thriveni Brooklyn Estate
Current stewardsThriveni family
Land & ecology
Shade canopyMandarin Orange, Dadaps, Silver Oak
Estate notes
CertificationsWorking to achieve Rainforest Alliance and India Organic
Awards2016 Flavour of India Fine Cup Award Sheveroys Region SCAE World of Coffee, Dublin (9-country panel)
Block characterBlocks sorted by plant varietals