Bynemara Green Coffee

Ashrita & B G Chandre Gowda, the fourth generation of Bynemara family farmers, are growing coffee in the Benaragodu Mountains of western Ghate in Karnataka province at an altitude of 1000 - 1300 m. Bynemara coffee is based on a desire to evolve and create better coffee. A generational change from father to daughter is underway, continuing a century-long tradition as a coffee-growing family. The farm's special features are its diverse natural environment and the steep slopes where the coffee grows. According to the farmers, it is the rich soil that gives their coffee its rich flavour, thanks to the surrounding vegetation and the exceptional microclimate.

There are three rounds of coffee picking to ensure the Arabica coffee berries are ripe at the time of picking. The ripe berry contains the seed of the coffee tree, also known as the bean. Picked at the right time, the seed is rich in aroma and roasts evenly. Before drying, the coffee is washed using the "full wash" method and left to ferment for 9-16 h. The younger generation of farmers on the farm describe the taste of their coffee as chocolatey, robust and slightly fatty. We recommend the Bynemara wash Arabica variety for a dark 4/5 roast.

In 2023 Bynemara farm produced natural processed coffee at the request of SampoKone. A small trial batch of this natural processed Bynemara coffee is available. It makes a great light to medium roast speciality coffee.