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Yelnoorkhan Estate
Document refEST-YEL
Founded1910
Altitude1,615 m~5,300 ft
GI zoneBababudangiris Arabica Coffee
LocationPandaravalli
DistrictChikkamagaluru
StateKarnataka
Altitude across the twelve estates
1,615 m
1,130 m1,615 m
SpeciesArabica
Arabica varietalChandragiri, HDT Catuai
Processing offered
ExperimentalHoneyNaturalsWashed
Harvest method
Handpicked
Name meaning"The forest with seven streams" (Kannada)
Ownership transitions2000 Sold as 'Yelnoor Khan Mist' brand in North America · 2021 Acquired by Kelachandra Coffee
Current stewardsKelachandra Coffee
Worker programme
Shade canopyOak, Rosewood, Jackfruit, Ficus
BiodiversityWoodpecker, Drongo, Jungle fowl, Bee-eater, Gaur, Panther, Deer, Civet, Tiger
Companion cropsOranges
CertificationsRainforest Alliance
Awards2003 Flavour of India Fine Cup Award · 2004 Flavour of India Fine Cup Award · 2005 Flavour of India Fine Cup Award · 2006 Flavour of India Fine Cup Award · 2007 Flavour of India Fine Cup Award · 2008 Flavour of India Fine Cup Award
Landmark100-foot natural waterfall, runs full during monsoon