Ratnagiri Estate *Limited Release*

PRODUCER: Ashok and Divya Patre at Ratnagiri

LOCATION: Chikmagalur, India

ELEVATION: 1340 MASL

VARIETY: Catuai

PROCESSING: Extended Nitrogen Maceration Natural

We Taste: Honeydew Melon, Raisin, Walnut, Cacao Nibs

For nearly a century, the Patre family has been the steward of Ratnagiri Estate, producing specialty coffee and fine pepper. Ashok Patre, the third generation to work the land alongside his wife, Divya, is committed to ensuring the future of the farm by making it one of the most impressive operations we've seen—not just in India, but in the coffee-producing world.

Mr. Patre's processing methods are both intentional and impressive. He understands that Indian terroir and varieties can only produce specialty coffee of a particular character and quality. Consequently, he has developed processing methods that manipulate the flavors of the final product to create something unique and exceptional. While this approach to coffee processing can sometimes lead to "over- processed" or unclean-tasting coffees, many of Mr. Patre's coffees are remarkably clean, complex, and interesting. Through tireless research and the careful application of scientifically proven techniques, Mr. Patre is able to control fermentations in such a way as to create truly delicious coffees.

Osito’s second harvest working with Mr. Patre felt particularly exciting. During trips to India in January and March of 2024, they witnessed the construction of a processing facility that is, simply put, state-of-the-art. The atmosphere is more reminiscent of a winery or brewery than a typical coffee processing facility. In many ways, watching Mr. Ashok work and develop his processes feels like glimpsing the future of specialty coffee. They are already eager to see this new equipment put to work during the next harvest. They are certain that what we taste from Ratnagiri now is just the beginning and that the future holds even more unique and exciting prospects.
We feel honored to have the opportunity to work with Ratnagiri Estate and to share this exceptional coffee with you.

These coffee cherries for this lot were harvested at 24.9 Brix. After floating the cherries, they were placed in a stainless steel fermentation tank, purged of oxygen using nitrogen, and allowed to ferment for 72 hours. Following fermentation, the cherries were moved to raised beds to dry for 28 days.