Coffee Story
Narmada Estate, located in the biodiverse hills of Chikmagalur, spans 240 acres and cultivates Arabica and Robusta coffee at altitudes of 1,100 to 1,200 meters. The estate uses organic, low-intervention methods that respect the land and its wildlife, including the Indian Gaur and Malabar Giant Squirrel. Coffee cherries undergo meticulous washed processing, in which the mucilage is fermented and removed, resulting in clean, bright cups that showcase the region's unique character.
About Sohan Shetty
Sohan is the owner and general manager of Satyanarayana Plantations and Narmada Estate, overseeing multiple biodiversity-rich, shade-grown organic coffee farms in the Western Ghats. With a Master's degree in Ecology and Environmental Sciences, he is well-known for his ecological practices. Sohan transitioned Narmada Estate to full organic farming in 2019 and diversified the coffee cropping and tree shading systems to combat pests and the stress of the climate. In collaboration with the Nature Conservation Foundation, she has worked on ecological restoration and native plant sourcing, establishing a nursery with over 120,000 native tree saplings.
