Étoile Noir

ÉTOILE NOIR Champagne Fermented Canephora • Kaapikaadu Estate, Karnataka Not every coffee is meant to be familiar. Étoile Noir is the second release in our experimental robusta series, produced at Kaapi Kaadu Estate and processed using a champagne fermentation protocol that transforms canephora into something unexpectedly refined. The result is a cup that carries the elegance of sparkling fruit, layered sweetness, and a structure rarely associated with robusta. In the filter, it opens with bright notes of white grape, champagne, and candied pear. As the cup cools, the sweetness deepens and becomes increasingly expressive. Pulled as espresso, it shifts into richer territory with notes of demerara sugar, cacao nibs, and dried fig, supported by a dense, syrupy body. This is not a coffee trying to imitate arabica. It is a celebration of what exceptional robusta can become when grown with intent and processed without compromise. Filter Impression White Grape • Champagne • Candied Pear Espresso Impression Demerara Sugar • Cacao Nibs • Dried Fig Roast Profile Medium Light Origin Kaapi Kaadu Estate, Karnataka, India Process Champagne Fermented Varietal Canephora (Robusta) Brewing Recommendations Pour Over Coffee: 15g Water: 250g Temperature: 93°C Brew Time: 2:45–3:15 Espresso Dose: 18g Yield: 36–40g Time: 28–32 seconds Roaster’s Note The idea behind the robusta series has never been to prove a point. It has been to explore possibilities. Étoile Noir is one of the most expressive coffees we’ve tasted from this project, combining the sparkling character of its fermentation with the weight and sweetness that great canephora naturally possesses. Limited release. Roasted to order. Only while stocks last. ✨