MEET THE PRODUCER
ASHOK & DIVYA PATRE
Ashok and Divya Patre are the third generation stewards of Ratnagiri Estate ( Pearl Mountain ) in India. Renowned for their dedication to sustainable farming and innovative coffee processing, they expertly blend traditional techniques with experimental fermentation methods. Their approach consistently yields high-quality, specialty coffees, positioning India as a noteworthy player on the global coffee stage.
HOW THE COFFEE IS PROCESSED
This coffee was processed using a specific yeast strain and lactic acid bacteria, similar to a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Yeast and Bacteria) used in kombucha.
This innovative method was applied to first-generation Catuai cherries. After floaters were removed and a Brix reading of 25.2 was confirmed, the cherries were placed in stainless steel fermenters for a 72-hour fermentation. The coffee was then slow-dried on raised beds for 29 days with continuous stirring, producing a vibrant and distinct flavor profile.
INDIAN COFFEE ON THE WORLD STAGE
Mr. Patre is leading the charge to elevate Indian specialty coffee globally. With a booming middle class driving local demand, producers are adopting experimental processes to create unique coffees, some of which are exported.
Mr. Patre’s innovative fermentation techniques and sustainable practices highlight the distinct flavors of Indian coffee, earning it recognition among the world’s best.
TRACEABILITY
FARM
Ratnagiri Estate
VARIETAL
Catuai
PROCESSING
Anaerobic
ALTITUDE
1350m
PRICE TRANSPARENCY
Price transparency in coffee is vital because the price paid to farmers (based on the NYSE commodity price) often doesn't cover the true cost of production. This makes coffee unsustainable for many farmers.
Below, you can see what we paid for the coffee and what the farmer received. However, simply sharing the price without context wouldn't be meaningful. To provide a clearer picture, we’ve included both the commodity price & Fair trade minimum for comparison.
What we paid Farmgate, export & import
$5.70 / lb
Farmgate Price Price paid to farmer
$5.70 / lb
Thats ~2.4x commodity!
FLIRP (Fairtrade Living Income Price)
n/a for India
That’s ~2.4x commodity!
International Fair Trade Minimum: $2.58 | NYSE Coffee Commodity Price: $2.38
