Ratnagiri Estate – Lab Process Naturals

Roaster Notes

Some coffees born from experimental fermentations have earned the label “dirty” from traditionalists, pushing producers to fine-tune processes that balance sweetness with clarity. This lot from the Ratnagiri Vault shows how far Ashok Patre has taken that challenge. His work with microbial cultures, controlled fermentations, and precise drying has steadily shifted Ratnagiri’s output—from wild, funky, boundary-pushing cups to more nuanced, elegant expressions that remain just as memorable.