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Chukki

Chukki

Regular price 580.00 INR
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Recommended Brewing Methods for Chukki
coldbrew
frenchpress
channi
chemex
aeropress
pourover
homeespresso
indianfilter
drip
mokapot
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Know Your Coffee

COFFEE Washed Arabica

Kethegowda produces a Washed Arabica, which undergoes meticulous processing where the outer fruit is removed, and the beans are fermented and rinsed, resulting in a clean, bright cup with vibrant acidity.

FLAVOUR NOTES Hazelnut, Dark Chocolate, Jaggery

BREW Currently enjoying Chukki in a Moka Pot

RECIPE Use a 1:8 coffee-to-water ratio, warm water, finely ground coffee, then brew over medium heat until a gurgling sound signals it's ready.

NOTE The 'best brewed with' list suggests methods for the best cup but isn’t restrictive — this coffee can be ground and brewed however you prefer.

  • BR Hills, Karnataka

  • Moist Deciduous

  • 1200MSL

  • Washed

  • Arabica SLN9

  • Vienna

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Transparently Traded

ORIGIN BR Hills, Karnataka, India

GROWER M. Kethegowda

ABOUT M. Kethegowda, a Soliga community member, has over two decades of experience in ecological research on bees, native tree species, and birds. A coffee grower himself, he uses biodiversity-friendly farming practices that support wildlife conservation, including apex predators like Chukki!

PRICE PAID IN 2025

Rs 900/kg ~ $10.5/kg for equivalent green coffee

2.3x the Fair Trade minimum price

Our price isn’t driven by speculative markets but reflects quality and the growers' commitment to biodiversity-friendly farming. Our higher price floor ensures a more sustainable income for farmers.

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The namesake

NAME Indian Leopard

BINOMIAL NAME Panthera pardus fusca

CONSERVATION STATUS Near Threatened (IUCN)

WHY CHUKKI Leopards are key indicators of ecosystem health, as their presence signals abundant prey, intact forests, and habitat connectivity. As top predators, they regulate food webs and prevent imbalances that could degrade biodiversity. In coffee landscapes, leopards reveal that farms still support rich wildlife, making them a sign of truly sustainable, biodiversity-friendly farming. Kethegowda placed a camera trap on the forest boundary of his farm, photographing a female leopard who visits regularly. Spotted monthly, her presence highlights the importance of maintaining forest cover for predator survival. We call her Chukki after her spots and proudly declare Panthera pardus a partner producer on this coffee!

Photographs: Radha Rangarajan | Black Baza Coffee

FAQs

Have questions? We’ve got answers! Here are some of the questions people have had about Chukki. If you have more, check out our FAQs page or feel free to contact us!

How does Chukki taste different from your other coffees? -

Chukki is a Vienna Roast, which means it’s roasted slightly darker than a medium or even dark roast, developing a rich, bold flavour with subtle hints of caramelised sweetness. Unlike our other coffees, Chukki’s deeper roast profile highlights a balanced, full-bodied cup that’s perfect for those who enjoy a slightly intense finish.

Are all your coffees organic? -

While not all our coffees are certified organic, every kilo we source and roast is grown without chemical pesticides, fertilisers, weedicides, or fungicides. Organic certification can be prohibitively expensive for the smallholder producers we work with, but we ensure our practices align with organic principles.

What is the best way to store this coffee? -

The best way to store your coffee is in an airtight, opaque container kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. For optimal freshness, we recommend transferring the coffee from its biodegradable bag into an airtight canister. We suggest that you avoid storing coffee in a fridge or freezer. Moving beans in and out of the freezer every time you make coffee can introduce moisture to the beans, resulting in potential mold growth and degradation of the coffee.

Do you have light, medium and dark roast options? -

We offer a variety of roast levels, including dark, medium, and light, each highlighting unique flavour profiles. Dark roasts are rich and robust with deep, chocolatey notes, medium roasts balance natural flavours with a smooth body, and light roasts are bright and aromatic, preserving the beans' natural acidity. Whether you prefer bold, balanced or delicate flavours, we've got you covered!

Why are there white flakes when I grind my coffee? -

The light tan flakes you see are coffee chaff, a natural by-product of the roasting process. Chaff is a parchment-like layer from the centre of the coffee bean and is more noticeable in lighter roasts, as darker roasts burn off most of it. When ground, chaff appears as lighter specks mixed with coffee grounds—it’s perfectly safe to brew and won’t affect your coffee or grinder.

Our coffee is in collaboration with people and nature

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