transforming production and consumption into the ultimate cup of coffee.

Introduction

Indian coffee is known to be the finest coffee in the world for its taste and flavour. 70% of the Indian coffee is produced in three districts (Kodagu, Chikmagalur and Hassan) of Karnataka and the rest in adjoining two states (Kerala and Tamilnadu). The unique flavour of Indian coffee attributes to it being grown in the shade rather than direct sunlight like anywhere else in the world.

In India during 1600 A.D., a Muslim Pilgrim Baba Budan brought seven coffee seeds from Yemen and raised in the “Chandragiri” hills of present Chikmagalur district in Karnataka. The commercial cultivation of coffee started by Britishers in the “Coorg” district of Karnataka, during 1820.

The two well-known species of coffee grown in India are Arabica and Robusta. Indian coffee accounts for only 5% of the global production. However, it is in great demand for its unique taste and flavour. Almost 80% of Indian coffee is exported; mostly to Germany, Russia, Spain, Belgium, Slovenia, United States, Japan, Greece, Netherlands, Italy and France.

ABOUT US

Hangal Coffee Exporting Private Limited (HCEP)

HCEP is promoted by a family of coffee growers, who are into this field for the last three generations. The family is very well-known and experienced in coffee production and processing. With their vast experience and knowledge, they are expanding further in production and exports.

Green Coffee is sourced from the family properties maintained by farmers residing in the farms and group of small farmer’s co-operatives. HCEP is committed for providing the highest standards of quality product and service whilst maintaining a competitive pricing policy. The quality is checked at the time of harvest at the farm level, and then during the processing. The quality lab which is being monitored by Q grade certified personnel will guarantee the cup profile matching every roaster’s requirements. In short, their vision is to reach out to coffee growers and coffee consumers. A business is transforming production and consumption into the ultimate cup of coffee.

HCEP Diversification:

HCEP is an entity incorporated with the specific aim of supporting speciality coffee farmers in India through a marketing channel to roasters interested in obtaining the traceability of the coffee and first-hand information of the genes of coffee and cultural practices followed in the farm, with high regard to quality, environment and social cause.

Value Addition by HCEP:

• Monsooned Malabar coffee (prepared from Arabica and Robusta cherry coffees).

• Single estate coffees.

• Organic coffees

• Rainforest alliance certified coffees.

• Fair Trade Coffees

• Washed Robustas

standards followed at HCEP:

• Women empowerment (mainly farms run by women entrepreneurs and engages maximum women workers)

• Grown under shade with natural forests.

• Non GMO crop.

• Non usage of banned chemicals and herbicides.

• Utmost care for springs and streams in the farms.

• Friendly on wild animals and birds.

The key personalities at the helm

Mrs. Akshatha K.G, who holds a Masters degree in Engineering is presently managing the plantation and production of Coffee.

Mr. Anil S. Seetharam, a qualified Chartered accountant who has previous experience as managing director of NedCommodities India private limited and with Neumann is looking after Coffee Processing and Exports.