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bean development, but the coffee itself takes on the ambient flavors of the vegetation around it and produces a mildly acidic, full-bodied and complex cup. For the first time in the history of Indian coffee, farmers are focusing on best practices instead of simply producing as much coffee as possible in a single season. The future of Indian coffee is hopeful and bright! More and more consumers are willing to pay for quality in their cups and this is leading to a revolution in the Indian coffee industry. As the international coffee scene continues to place high value on the story behind the cup and the people involved, the plantation laborers’ lives will continue to improve. And as the West discovers the rich and unique flavor to be had in Indian coffee, the demand will certainly grow. Indian coffee is a world unto itself. Each plot of land produces a unique cup that can be found nowhere else. The abundance of spices and fruits in such close proximity to the coffee plants produce a bean that is truly remarkable and complex. The conditions vary so much among the coffee producing regions that every cup is both a story and an experience in and of itself. India is a land of stories. Everywhere you turn you will find a story that will take you down a rich and colorful path. The same is true with Indian coffee. From the plantation owners, to the laborers, to the consumers, everyone has a story to tell. You would do well to make yourself a part of the story of Indian coffee. MONSOONCOFFEEANDTEA.COM alex dyer