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Real coffee from real hills.

THE HILLS COFFEE CO. Real coffee from real hills.

Three coffees.
One incredible region.

Authentic. Aromatic. From the mist-draped hills of Idukki.

Shade-grown under rainforest canopies alongside wild pepper, cardamom, and arecanut. Small-batch roasted to honor Kerala’s premier high-altitude terroir.

Explore The 3 Coffees Find Your Coffee Match
100% Shade-Grown
GI Tagged Idukki Region
Day 1 Fresh Ground

Ethically Sourced

Direct from smallholder hill farms in Idukki

Small Batch Roasted

Carefully roasted for peak aroma & freshness

No Additives. Just Coffee

Pure whole bean & ground coffee, zero chicory

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100% transparent Arabica & Robusta classification

THE COLLECTION

Three Hill Coffees. Crafted For Every Cup.

Whether you crave a bright morning pour-over, a velvety filter coffee with steamed milk, or a versatile daily brew, each bag embodies the distinct spirit of Idukki.

ARABICA 250 g
Idukki Arabica 250g coffee pouch Single Origin

Idukki Arabica

₹460

Arabica from the lush hills of Idukki, grown in the shade with pepper and cardamom. Smooth and aromatic with notes of chocolate and spice. Perfect for black coffee, pour-over and French press.

Chocolate & Spice Flavor profile
Best for black coffee Brew style
Pour-over & French press Best equipment
Our Colour: Forest Green
ROBUSTA 250 g
Idukki Robusta 250g coffee pouch GI-Tagged Origin

Idukki Robusta

₹420

Robusta from the hills of Idukki, Kerala, with a rich, full body. Grown under shade with pepper and arecanut. Bold and smooth with chocolate and nutty notes. Perfect for South Indian filter coffee and milky cups.

Chocolate & Nutty Flavor profile
Strong & Full Bodied Brew style
Filter coffee & milk Best equipment
Our Colour: Mountain Blue
BLEND 250 g
Idukki Blend 250g coffee pouch Roaster's Choice

Idukki Blend

₹440

A balanced blend of our best hill coffees from Idukki. Smooth, rich and versatile, with chocolate, nut and spice notes. Roasted by The Hills Coffee Co., ground for your brewer the day we pack it. Great for both black and milk coffee, and works well with most brewers.

Chocolate, Nut & Spice Flavor profile
Both Black & Milk Brew style
All Brewers Best equipment
Our Colour: Warm Beige
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Quick Guide: Arabica vs Robusta

Understanding the bean characteristics of Idukki terroir

Arabica
  • Taste Profile: Smoother, more aromatic and a little brighter
  • Acidity & Body: Gentle acidity, delicate refined body
  • Caffeine: Lower caffeine, clean finish
  • Best For: Black coffee, pour-overs, cold brew, and gentle extraction
Robusta
  • Taste Profile: Stronger, bolder and fuller in body
  • Acidity & Body: Low acidity, dense crema and thick mouthfeel
  • Caffeine: Nearly double the caffeine punch
  • Best For: Milk coffee, South Indian filter, and intense espresso
THE HILLS NOTE

Not a budget option — good Robusta, like Idukki Robusta, is a different, richer cup. Grown at high elevations under shade alongside pepper and spices, it carries a protected GI (Geographical Indication) tag and commands pride of place.

All three coffees on a rustic wooden bar table
“Good coffee brings people together.”
THE IDUKKI TERROIR

High Mountains. Shade-Grown With Pepper & Cardamom.

Nestled along the verdant ridges of Kerala's Western Ghats, Idukki's coffee farms thrive within a polyculture ecosystem. Here, Arabica and Robusta shrubs flourish beneath dense canopy trees alongside cardamom pods, black pepper vines, and arecanut palms.

This distinctive shade-grown microclimate allows coffee cherries to ripen slowly, absorbing rich volcanic minerality and organic spice notes that you won't find anywhere else on earth.

OUR HERITAGE COLOURS

Idukki Arabica Forest green
Idukki Robusta Mountain blue
Idukki Blend Warm beige
The Hills Coffee Co trio pack
AUTHENTIC • AROMATIC THE HILLS COFFEE CO. Real coffee from real hills.
EXTRACTION ESSENTIALS

Brew It Like The Hills

Master your brew with our tested ratios for Idukki specialty roasts.

Recommended for Robusta & Blend

South Indian Filter

Ratio 1:5 Decoction
Time 15-20 Mins
Grind Fine-Medium

Add 20g ground coffee into upper chamber. Tamp lightly with the pressing disc. Pour 100ml hot water (92°C). Let thick aromatic decoction slowly drip. Mix 1:3 with hot frothy whole milk.

Recommended for Arabica

Pour-Over / Dripper

Ratio 1:15 Coffee:Water
Time 3:00 Mins
Grind Medium

Bloom 18g coffee with 45ml water for 45s to release fresh floral and chocolate aromas. Pour remaining 225ml in gentle concentric rings. Enjoy clean, spice-accented black cup.

Recommended for All 3

French Press Plunger

Ratio 1:14 Rich Body
Time 4:30 Mins
Grind Coarse

Add 25g coarse grind to carafe. Pour 350ml hot water, stir gently after 1 minute. Let steep for 4 minutes total. Slowly plunge and pour immediately to prevent bitterness.