Unakki Dark Honey

About this coffee

Unakki Dark Honey is a testament to our enduring partnership with producer Utsav Gowda of Unakki Estate. Following the success of Unakki's washed lot, a bestseller celebrated by our customers for its clean, consistent, and classic flavor profile, Utsav continues to refine his processing techniques. This year, he presents us with a remarkable Dark Honey, meticulously curated for optimal performance in espresso. With its rich and complex profile, this coffee exemplifies Utsav's dedication to innovation and quality. This release reinforces our commitment to fostering a long-term relationship with Unakki Estate, ensuring a future of extraordinary coffees for our community. Unakki Estate derives its name from the ancient "den of snakes" that has been an integral part of the region for over 400 years, revered by the local community. This name also pays homage to the resilient coffee community that has thrived amidst changing climate conditions. Situated in the Joldal Palya region of Chikmagalur, Unakki Estate is managed by Mr. P.E. Suresh, an advocate and fourth-generation planter, along with his wife, Mrs. Y.J. Sahara, and their son, Mr. Utsav Gowda, an advocate by profession. Spanning 115 acres at an altitude of 4,000-4,500 feet above sea level, the estate is enriched with native shade trees such as banana, jackfruit, rosewood, avocado, dadap, and Indian kino. Arabica coffee, particularly the Chandragiri variety, is the primary crop, grown entirely under shade and intercropped with banana, oranges, avocados, and pomegranates. The estate employs a dedicated labor force of 50-60 permanent workers and aspires to be a leader in coffee quality in the region, thanks to the invaluable contributions of Rakhi, R.D. Prakash, Suraj, and Thyagaraj.