India Ratnagiri Thermal-Shock

I’m not usually one to gush over coffee, but this batch from Ratnagiri has a sweetness that lingers long after the cup’s empty. The thermal-shock process must be doing something right, because the acidity is round and mellow — perfect for my morning pour-over.

The rolling hills of Chikmagalur really come through in this batch—there’s a clean, juicy acidity that lingers nicely after each sip. I’ve brewed it both as a pour-over and in my French press, and it holds its character either way. Just wish the bag had a resealable zipper, since I go through it slo

The thermal-shock profile from Ratnagiri really lives up to the hype—the cup is bright and clean, with that classic Chikmagalur character coming through. I’ve brewed it both as espresso and pour-over, and it holds its own either way. Honestly, this is the kind of coffee that makes you slow down and