Kerehaklu Estate, located in Chikmagalur, India, is run by Ajoy and Pranoy Thipaiah, a father-and-son team. Spanning 97 hectares, the estate combines a sense of timelessness with progressive and innovative practices. Unlike many coffee-producing regions around the world, where forests are often cleared to maximize production, the coffee at Kerehaklu is grown within a dense, old-growth rainforest. However, as soon as you enter the estate’s processing facilities, it becomes immediately clear that a modern vision is at work. Drawing on his background in biology, Pranoy continuously pushes the boundaries of coffee processing and quality development. Through a scientific approach, he uses microscopy to explore how the coffee’s full potential can be further unlocked.

Kerehaklu Estate, located in Chikmagalur, India, is run by Ajoy and Pranoy Thipaiah, a father-and-son team. Spanning 97 hectares, the estate combines a sense of timelessness with progressive and innovative practices. Unlike many coffee-producing regions around the world, where forests are often cleared to maximize production, the coffee at Kerehaklu is grown within a dense, old-growth rainforest. However, as soon as you enter the estate’s processing facilities, it becomes immediately clear that a modern vision is at work. Drawing on his background in biology, Pranoy continuously pushes the boundaries of coffee processing and quality development. Through a scientific approach, he uses microscopy to explore how the coffee’s full potential can be further unlocked.