Indian Coffee Beans

Explore Indian coffee beans from Ley Estate through two complementary Arabica styles. Indian Cherry is naturally processed for a fuller, chocolate-led cup, while Indian Plantation AA is washed for a cleaner cocoa, nut and brown-spice profile. Both coffees are shade-grown in India and available in whole-bean and ground options, giving you a direct way to compare natural and washed Indian coffee.
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    Indian Cherry
    35.00 AED
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    Indian Plantation AA Coffee Beans
    35.00 AED

About Indian Coffee Beans at 1718

The Indian Coffee Beans collection at 1718 is built around a clear side-by-side comparison. Indian Cherry and Indian Plantation AA both come from Ley Estate and share Indian Arabica varieties including Kent, S795 and Cauvery, yet their processing creates two different cup experiences. The natural Cherry coffee is dried with the fruit attached, encouraging more body and chocolate-led sweetness. Plantation AA is washed, creating a cleaner and more defined expression of cocoa, roasted nuts and brown spice.
Use this page when India is your preferred origin. Return to Single Origin Coffee to compare the full country-led range, or browse Coffee Beans for every roasted coffee collection from 1718.

The Two Indian Coffees in This Collection

Coffee Process / Grade Altitude Cup Direction Available Formats
Indian Cherry Natural process, also described as Cherry coffee 1,000-1,400 MASL Dark chocolate, roasted nuts, brown spice and subtle black tea; low, balanced acidity with a full, rounded body. 250g; whole beans or ground coffee
Indian Plantation AA Washed Plantation grade; AA bean grade 700-1,200 MASL Cocoa, roasted nuts and brown spice; low, balanced acidity with a medium-to-full body and clean finish. 250g or 500g; whole beans or ground coffee

Indian Cherry vs Plantation AA: What the Names Mean

In this collection, “Cherry” describes natural processing. The harvested coffee cherry is dried with the fruit still around the seed before the dried fruit is removed. This is the method used for Indian Cherry and it supports the coffee’s fuller body, natural sweetness and chocolate-and-spice character.
“Plantation” describes the washed side of Indian Arabica. The fruit is removed before the coffee is dried, producing a cleaner cup. The AA designation on Indian Plantation AA identifies its premium bean grade. Together, the two products make it possible to compare process without changing estate or origin.

Your heading herShade-Grown Arabica from Ley Estate

Both coffees are connected to Ley Estate and are grown in India’s shade-based, multi-crop environment. The product information identifies coffee trees growing beneath a layered canopy alongside pepper, cardamom and native trees. Both products also list Kent, S795 and Cauvery among their Arabica varieties, while the altitude and process differ between the two selections.
This shared estate context is useful when tasting the coffees together: the similarities point back to origin and cultivation, while the contrast between natural and washed processing becomes easier to recognise in the cup.

How to Choose Indian Coffee Beans

Your Priority Recommended Coffee Why It Fits
Fuller body and chocolate-led sweetness Indian Cherry Natural processing supports a richer, rounded cup with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, brown spice and subtle black tea.
Cleaner cocoa and nut character Indian Plantation AA Washed processing produces a more defined cup with cocoa, roasted nuts, brown spice and a clean finish.
A natural-process Indian coffee Indian Cherry The coffee is dried with the fruit attached and is explicitly presented as India’s Cherry grade.
A washed Indian coffee Indian Plantation AA The Plantation designation identifies washed processing, while AA identifies the bean grade.
A heavier French press cup Indian Cherry Its full body and chocolate-and-spice direction are well suited to immersion brewing.
A cleaner filter or espresso profile Indian Plantation AA Its washed structure makes it the clearer of the two choices while retaining body and low, balanced acidity.

Indian Coffee for Filter Brewing

Both products are recommended for filter brewing, but they offer different directions. Choose Indian Cherry when you want a fuller filter cup with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, brown spice and subtle black-tea character. Choose Indian Plantation AA when you want a cleaner washed cup built around cocoa, nuts, subtle sweetness and a smooth finish. Begin with the grind and recipe recommended for your brewer, then adjust one variable at a time.

Indian Coffee for Espresso

For espresso, Indian Cherry is the richer choice, bringing a rounded body, chocolate, roasted nuts and spice. Indian Plantation AA offers a cleaner cocoa-and-nut espresso with medium-to-full body and balanced acidity. Both can be served as straight espresso or with milk; choose between them according to whether body and natural sweetness or washed clarity is your priority.

Indian Coffee for French Press

French press is suitable for both coffees because each product has enough body to remain expressive through immersion brewing. Indian Cherry is the more obvious starting point for a dense, chocolate-forward cup, while Indian Plantation AA provides a smoother and cleaner result. Use a coarse, even grind and separate the brewed coffee from the grounds after plunging to keep the finish controlled.

Whole Beans or Ground Indian Coffee?

Choose whole beans when you have a grinder and want to adjust the grind for espresso, filter or French press. Grinding immediately before brewing also helps preserve the chocolate, nut, spice and tea-like aromas that distinguish the two coffees. Choose an available ground option when convenience matters or when one brewing method is used consistently. Indian Cherry is currently offered in 250g, while Indian Plantation AA is offered in 250g and 500g; confirm the live product options before checkout.

Keep Indian Coffee Fresh

Keep the bag closed between brews and store it away from direct light, heat, moisture and strong odours. Use an airtight container when the original packaging cannot be resealed securely. Grind only the amount needed for each brew whenever possible, and select a bag size that suits your normal drinking pace.

Compare Indian Coffee with Other Origins

Choose Indian Coffee Beans when you want a focused comparison between a natural Cherry coffee and a washed Plantation AA from the same estate. Browse Brazil Coffee Beans for Fazenda Primavera, Cerrado and Rio Minas, or explore Ethiopian Coffee Beans for Yirgacheffe, Limu, Sidamo, Guji and Peaberry-led discovery.
Continue to Colombian Coffee Beans for a wider range that includes Supremo and rare varietal lots, or visit Central American Coffee Beans to compare the current El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Honduras products within one regional collection. Return to Single Origin Coffee to browse every indexed origin route.

Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Indian Cherry and Indian Plantation AA?

Indian Cherry is naturally processed, meaning the coffee dries with the fruit attached. It has a fuller body with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, brown spice and subtle black tea. Indian Plantation AA is washed and offers a cleaner cocoa, nut and brown-spice profile with a smooth finish.
What does “Cherry” mean in Indian coffee?

On the Indian Cherry product, Cherry identifies the natural processing style. The whole coffee cherry is dried before the dried fruit is removed from the seed, helping build more body and natural sweetness.
What does “Plantation AA” mean?

On Indian Plantation AA, Plantation identifies washed processing. AA identifies the product’s premium bean grade. This coffee represents the cleaner, washed side of the current Indian range.
Are the Indian coffees Arabica?

Yes. Indian Cherry and Indian Plantation AA are presented as Arabica coffees. Their product information lists Kent, S795 and Cauvery among the varieties.
Where are the Indian coffee beans from?

Both products are connected to Ley Estate in India. Their product pages describe shade-grown cultivation in a multi-crop environment with pepper, cardamom and native trees.
Which Indian coffee has lower acidity?

Both products are described as having low, balanced acidity. Choose Indian Cherry for a fuller natural-process cup or Indian Plantation AA for a cleaner washed cup rather than choosing between them on acidity alone.