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Thriveni Brooklyn Estate
Document refEST-THR
Founded1820s
Altitude1,510 m~4,954 ft
ZoneSheveroy Hills
LocationManjukuttai
DistrictSalem
StateTamil Nadu, Salem district
Acreage200 acres
Altitude across the twelve estates
1,510 m
1,130 m1,615 m
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
FounderLechler family (British planters)
Ownership transitions2015 Acquired by Thriveni family; renamed Thriveni Brooklyn Estate
Current stewardsThriveni family
Shade canopyMandarin Orange, Dadaps, Silver Oak
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