Three to four months of monsoon weather. One very interesting cup of coffee.
Monsoon Malabar is one of the few coffees in the world where the processing method is the story. After harvesting on India's Malabar Coast, these beans spend three to four months exposed to monsoon rains and coastal winds — a process that swells the beans, strips the acidity down significantly, and creates a flavor profile unlike anything a standard roast produces. Mellow, earthy, with a gentle tanginess that lingers. Dark roasted and air-roasted to order with 100% solar power.
If you've been told dark roast means bitter, this one will change that. Low acidity, medium body, and a cup that's as approachable as it is distinctive.
- Single-origin dark roast from the Malabar Coast, India
- 100% Arabica — monsooned for 3 to 4 months, naturally low acidity
- Unflavored — earthy depth and gentle tanginess from the bean and process
- Air-roasted to order with 100% solar power
- Available in whole bean, French press grind, auto drip grind, and K-Cups
- K-Cups compatible with Keurig 1.0 and 2.0 — 12-count box
- Zero sugar, zero sweeteners, no added carbohydrates — naturally keto-friendly
- No gluten-containing ingredients
The Beans
Monsoon Malabar gets its character from a processing method that's been used on India's Malabar Coast for over a century. After the harvest, the beans are stored in open warehouses and exposed to monsoon winds and moisture for three to four months. The humidity swells the beans, changes their density, and strips out most of the natural acidity — producing a coffee that's fundamentally different from what the same bean would taste like without that process.
The result is a dark roast with low acidity, medium body, and a flavor profile that's earthy and slightly tangy without being sharp or heavy. Air-roasted to order with 100% solar power — the even heat of air roasting suits this bean well, keeping the dark roast character without tipping into bitterness. Unflavored. What you taste is entirely the bean and the process.
Nutritional Info
Black coffee is essentially zero-calorie — what you add is your call. No added sugar, no sweeteners, no flavoring of any kind. No added carbohydrates, naturally keto-friendly. No gluten-containing ingredients.
How to Brew
Auto Drip: 2 tablespoons per 6 oz of water. Medium grind. The earthy character and low acidity come through cleanly at standard brew strength.
Pour Over: Medium-coarse grind. Slow, steady spiral pour. Clean extraction suits this bean well — the tanginess comes through without the earthy notes going muddy.
French Press: 1 tablespoon per 4 oz of water, coarse grind. Steep 4 minutes, press slow. Full immersion brings the earthy depth forward — a natural match for this processing style.
Cold Brew: 1 cup coarsely ground coffee to 4 cups cold water. Steep 12–24 hours in the fridge, then strain. The low acidity makes this a particularly good cold brew candidate — smooth and full-bodied without any harshness.
K-Cups: Compatible with Keurig 1.0 and 2.0 machines. 12-count box. Same coffee, no measuring required.
Storage: Resealable bag — keep it sealed, store in a cool dry place away from direct light. Airtight container after opening if you're not going through it quickly.
FAQ
Is this coffee easy on the stomach?
Yes — more so than most dark roasts, and significantly more than most single-origin coffees. The monsooning process strips out most of the natural acidity before the bean even reaches the roaster, which means the low acidity here isn't just a roast characteristic — it's built into the bean itself. Add air roasting and a dark roast level on top of that, and this is one of the lowest-acid coffees in our lineup. If coffee has historically been hard on your stomach, this one is worth trying.
What does Monsoon Malabar actually taste like?
Mellow and earthy, with a gentle tanginess that's unlike most coffees you've had. It's not sharp, not bitter, not bright — it's a rounded, medium-bodied dark roast with real depth. The monsooning process gives it a distinctiveness that's hard to describe until you taste it, but easy to recognize once you have.
What is the monsooning process?
After harvesting, the beans are stored in open warehouses on India's Malabar Coast and exposed to monsoon winds and moisture for three to four months. The humidity swells the beans and changes their density, which significantly reduces acidity and creates the distinctive earthy, mellow flavor profile Monsoon Malabar is known for. It's one of the oldest coffee processing methods still in use.
Does this coffee have any added flavoring?
No — Indian Monsoon Malabar is completely unflavored. The earthy depth and gentle tanginess come entirely from the bean and the monsooning process. What's in the bag is coffee, nothing else.
Do you offer a decaf version?
Not for this one — Indian Monsoon Malabar is currently available in regular only. If decaf is a dealbreaker, our decaf lineup is worth a look.
Is this coffee keto-friendly?
Yes — black coffee has zero sugar, zero sweeteners, and no added carbohydrates. No flavoring either. Naturally keto-friendly as a factual spec, not a lifestyle claim.
What other coffees pair well with this one?
If you like a smooth, distinctive cup with real character, our other single-origin options are worth exploring. Our snack line holds up well alongside a serious dark roast too.
