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Otter

Otter

580.00 INR
580.00 INR
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Recommended Brewing Methods for Otter
coldbrew
frenchpress
channi
chemex
aeropress
pourover
homeespresso
indianfilter
drip
mokapot
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Know Your Coffee

COFFEE Washed Arabica and Natural, Sun-dried Robusta

The Otter is a glorious blend of Washed Arabica and natural, sun-dried Robusta. It brings together the best of origins — nutty, bright Arabica and full-bodied Robusta for a balanced, flavourful cup.

FLAVOUR NOTES Baker's Chocolate, Dried Berries, Caramel

BREW Currently enjoying Otter in a Moka Pot

RECIPE Use a 1:8 coffee-to-water ratio, warm water, finely ground coffee, then brew over medium heat until a gurgling sound signals it's ready.

NOTE The 'best brewed with' list suggests methods for the best cup, but isn’t restrictive—this coffee can be ground and brewed however you prefer.

  • BR Hills, Karnataka + Wayanad, Kerala

  • Moist Deciduous & Wet Evergreen

  • 1100MSL & 700MSL

  • Washed & Naturals

  • SLN9 & Kent

  • Medium Dark
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Transparently Traded

GROWER Achukkegowda

ABOUT The Otter is sourced from two incredible regions and producer communities. Achukkegowda, one of the producers behind this coffee, has been a pillar of support — understanding our vision early on and always stepping up to host and help with gatherings and trainings. We’re deeply grateful for his trust and solidarity.

PRICE PAID IN 2025

Rs 900/kg ~ $10.5/kg for equivalent green coffee

2.3x the Fair Trade minimum price

Our price isn’t driven by speculative markets but reflects quality and the growers' commitment to biodiversity-friendly farming. Our higher price floor ensures a more sustainable income for farmers.

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The namesake

NAME Smooth-coated Otter

BINOMIAL NAME Lutrogale perspicillata

CONSERVATION STATUS Vulnerable (IUCN)

WHY OTTER Otters are ambassadors of freshwater ecosystems and important indicators of healthy wetlands and river systems, as they rely on clean water and an abundance of fish.As top predators in their habitat, they play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of aquatic ecosystems. Like us, they are social animals, but are increasingly affected by issues such as poaching, pollution, and sand mining. The Smooth-coated Otter, one of the three otter species found in India, inhabits freshwater habitats across South and Southeast Asia. Their habitats are being continuously encroached upon and converted. Honestly, these are all very complex issues, but we do what we can by safeguarding river stretches alongside coffee farms, in the hope that otters will hang out there very soon!

Photographs: Karthikeyan Srinivasan | Kalyan Varma (CC-BY-SA-4.0)

FAQs

Have questions? We’ve got answers! Here are some of the questions people have had about Otter. If you have more, check out our FAQs page or feel free to contact us!

How does Otter taste different from your other coffees? -

This is an 80/20 blend of Arabica and Robusta. Blending Arabica and Robusta brings together the smooth, nuanced flavours and bright acidity of Arabica with the bold, full-bodied intensity and higher caffeine content of Robusta. The result is a balanced cup with enhanced depth, a rich crema, and a hint of natural bitterness

Are all your coffees organic? -

While not all our coffees are certified organic, every kilo we source and roast is grown without chemical pesticides, fertilisers, weedicides, or fungicides. Organic certification can be prohibitively expensive for the smallholder producers we work with, but we ensure our practices align with organic principles. You can view a lab report here.

What is the best way to store this coffee? -

The best way to store your coffee is in an airtight, opaque container kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. For optimal freshness, we recommend transferring the coffee from its biodegradable bag into an airtight canister. We suggest that you avoid storing coffee in a fridge or freezer. Moving beans in and out of the freezer every time you make coffee can introduce moisture to the beans, resulting in potential mold growth and degradation of the coffee.

Do you have light, medium and dark roast options? -

We offer a variety of roast levels, including dark, medium, and light, each highlighting unique flavour profiles. Dark roasts are rich and robust with deep, chocolatey notes, medium roasts balance natural flavours with a smooth body, and light roasts are bright and aromatic, preserving the beans' natural acidity. Whether you prefer bold, balanced or delicate flavours, we've got you covered!

Why are there white flakes when I grind my coffee? -

The light tan flakes you see are coffee chaff, a natural by-product of the roasting process. Chaff is a parchment-like layer from the centre of the coffee bean and is more noticeable in lighter roasts, as darker roasts burn off most of it. When ground, chaff appears as lighter specks mixed with coffee grounds—it’s perfectly safe to brew and won’t affect your coffee or grinder.

Our coffee is in collaboration with people and nature

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