The story of Coffee grown by Adivasis (Indigenous Tribes) of India by the Kalinga Desiagro Foundation
Kalinga Desiagro Foundation is a social impact enterprise working with small and marginalized coffee growers in the southern region of Odisha, India. The foundation is improving farming, harvesting and processing practices with the broader goal of improving yield and quality of the coffee production in this tribal populated region. KDF aims to be a farm-to-cup player in the speciality coffee industry and developing rural Odisha into a significant international centre for coffee production.
KORA MILDS CHANDRAGIRI
Koraput, Odisha, India
Arabica – Chandragiri
920 m
Nov-Jan
Washed, Handpicked
Multiple farms
81.75
Orange, lemon, green apple, mandarin, caramel, chocolate and a touch of sweet lime.
Shade Grown, Grown with other crops (like spices etc)
Yes
No
$6.63 per pound ($14.62 per kg)
$3.68 per pound
KORA MILDS MIXED
Koraput, Odisha, India
Arabica – Mixed
920 m
Nov-Jan
Washed, Handpicked
Multiple farms
80.75
Caramel, chocolate, toasted nuts, light notes of citrus
Shade Grown, Grown with other crops (like spices etc)
Yes
No
$6.63 per pound ($14.62 per kg)
$3.68 per pound
Logistics
Pickup in US
10 x 60 kg bags
Door Delivery
Continental Terminals – New Jersey
Jute, Ecotact, ISPM certified pallets
Cupping Profile
About Origin
The geographical location, topography and climate of rural Odisha makes it an ideal location for growing coffee.
The coffee in the region is grown by many of these tribal farmers, who are first generation farmers. They own and manage small holding farms, many of which are managed by women. Coffee here is predominantly grown in the regions of Koraput, Kyonjhar, Rayagada and Kandhamal. The estates are situated in India’s south-west as well as well as north-east monsoon belt and have unique microclimatic conditions.
The coffee is shade grown under the jungle canopy that also supports the growth of varied shade trees such as white & red Cedar, Ficus, Teak, Jamun, Grevilla Robusta, Rosewood, Dadaps and Jackfruit.
Social Impact
For many of the tribal population, various efforts of the Kalinga Desi Foundation has provided them with employment opportunities. The foundation has worked through various initiatives and incentivized the farmers. The drive to empower and bring socio-economic development to the indigenous people of rural Odisha, lies at the heart of the work that they do. In addition to their core focus on long-term change through agri-revolution, KDF is committed to proposals that can make instant impact in the lives of the local communities. In keeping with this philosophy, KDF has collaborated with the Coffee Board of India to launch an upcycling outreaches in Koraput, while simultaneously popularizing local coffee.
Farm Gallery
