Gundikhan Estate

Origin: Chikmagalur, India

Pruducer: Saif Ulla

Process: Anoxic Natural

Variety: Chandragiri (Sarchimor)

Elevation: 1300-1400masl

Importer: Osito

Harvest: 2026

Per-Kilogram green price: £10.75

Amount purchased: 120kg

Producer Info:

Gundikhan Estate is part of official collective of producers who market their coffee together under the name KaadKaapi. These producers aim to farm coffee in a manner that does not disturb the movement or existence of native animal species. They specifically produce specialty coffee to cover the costs of farming in this way. This commitment to conservation comes with its challenges. For instance, managing a farm where elephants, tigers, Gaur (Indian Bison), and a rich variety of birdlife roam freely requires significant investments in maintaining dense canopy cover. This dense cover leads to reduced coffee yields and the presence of large animals can also cause damage to coffee plants. To offset these expenses, these producers focus on producing specialty coffee, which commands higher prices in the market. The premiums earned from specialty coffee sales help cover the additional costs associated with wildlife friendly farming practices.

Saif Ulla's farm is impressive. Located between 1,300 and 1,400 meters above sea level, which makes it some of the highest grown coffee we see in India, Gundikhan is hyper-focused on excellent processing, native tree diversity, and producing coffee in a manner that is friendly to the native wildlife