This unique Chikmagalur-based women-led coffee collective is run by Kathyayini Muddiah and Rakhee Vishwanath who endeavour to start a revolution in specialty coffee by focusing not just on processing but helping the producers by letting go of their old practices, unlearning old methodologies and inculcating new methods. The three coffees — Vayu, Akasha and Chandra — are named after the elements of nature and refer to different coffee processing methods.

Location: Chikmagalur, Karnataka

Producers: Suresh PE, Kumar Swamy, Annegowda

Founders: Kathyayini Muddaiah and Rakhee Vishwanath

“After doing multiple experimental lots this year, we chose these three coffees as their flavours really stood out to us! We hope to start a revolution in specialty coffee from our region by focusing on all stages of processing.”

– Kathyayini Muddaiah, Co-founder of Unakki Coffee Collective