Priya NairVerified
Kochi
15 Oct 2024
Lovely medium roast for everyday use
The medium Arabica is my daily driver now. Not as flashy as the light roast but perfect for a morning cup without too much acidity. Good value for estate-direct coffee.
Single-Origin
(29)SL9 Natural Process — 100g Trial
Kynetra Coffee
₹390₹46015% off
Limited LotEstate DirectNatural Process
Our rarest lot: SL9 naturally dried on raised beds for 28 days, producing a wild berry-forward cup unlike anything else from Coorg.
About this Coffee
SL9 is a less common selection than S795, valued for its large bean size and tendency toward fruity fermentation notes when naturally processed. We set aside a small block on our highest plot — 1,260m on a north-facing slope — specifically for natural processing experiments.
Cherries are dried whole on raised bamboo beds for 26–28 days, turned every two hours during peak sun. The extended drying concentrates the cherry fruit sugars deep into the bean, creating the wine-like intensity natural-process coffees are celebrated for.
At 100g this is a trial portion designed for curious home brewers who want to explore the outer limits of Coorg terroir before committing to a larger bag. The profile is bold: blueberry jam, hibiscus, and dark grape, with a heavy, syrupy body.
Quick Facts
Origin
Kynetra Estate — SL9 variety, 1,260m, Natural/Dry Process
Grade
Light
Weight
100g
Brew Temp
90–92°C
Steep Time
3:30 min pour-over
Tasting Profile
Five dimensions scored 0–100 from our cuppers.
Scores
Body85/100
Briskness45/100
Aroma95/100
Sweetness88/100
Astringency18/100
Pairs well with
Dark chocolate 70%Strawberry jam on toastBlueberry muffinAged cheese
Brew Guide
How to Brew
Pour-over: 15g / 250ml at 91°C, medium-coarse grind, 3:30 target. Avoid French press — sediment amplifies ferment notes excessively. Use fresh within 3 weeks of roast.
Temperature
90–92°C
Steep Time
3:30 min pour-over
Brew Calculator
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2
Tea Leaf
22g
11g per cup
Water
240ml
120ml per cup
Temperature
98°C
Off-boil
Steep Time
14 min
+ milk simmer
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Full-fat milk: 300ml — add after initial water steep. Total liquid per cup ≈ 270ml.
South Indian Filter — Method
Add equal parts hot milk to the decoction for a classic South Indian kaapi.
Customer Reviews
4.52 reviews
Rajan MenonVerified
Singapore
8 Jan 2025
SL9 natural process — the most complex Indian coffee I have found
I source specialty coffees from across Asia for our small roasting operation in Singapore. The SL9 natural from Kynetra Estate is the first Indian lot I have added to our permanent catalogue. The fermentation is well-managed — no overripe notes, clean natural sweetness, and a dried-fruit complexity in the finish. We are selling it as a single-origin and getting consistently positive feedback.
