I.S.MALLE GOWDA D.M.MANJE GOWDA

HISTORY OF CLASSIC GROUP

PLANTATION

CLASSIC COFFEE

A quick brief on the history of Classic Group of plantations

As early as 1880s Mr.Doddasiddalinge Gowda who learn the tricks of the trade, commenced the coffee estate management from Kalledevarapura estates, as the first generation planter

I.S.MALLE GOWDA D.M.MANJE GOWDA

He brought in many new and innovative systems like offering funds to the farmers by way of farm inputs lest the money was spent otherwise, even when the modern banking system was not there to help Coffee Growers.

Inheriting the Kalledevarapura estate from Mr. I.S. Malle Gowda, a well known coffee grower and financier in his time, Mr. D.S. Manje Gowda converted this land into a high yielding beautiful business and home for his wife and children. Kalledevarapura estate is a picturesque estate situated at an altitude of about 4000ft mainly focusing on Arabica.

Mr. D.M. Shankar and Mr. D.M. Purnesh, sons of Mr. D.S. Manje Gowda and the fourth generation coffee growers, continued to develop the Kalledevarapura Estate which now produces some world famous, award winning Arabica coffee.

D.M SHANKAR D.M.PURNESH

Together they have :

Imbibing Professionalism

Improving the staff welfare measures

brought in environmentally friendly measures – to mention some of the measures

The brothers have since then ventured into other businesses forming Classic Group, comprising of hi-Quality liquor distribution and retail, coffee exports / retail and property development. Coffee being a major part of the culture of the family, Classic Group went on to be actively involved in founding of Specialty Coffee Association of India (Scai). D.M.Purnesh is the Charter Secretary of Scai and has participated as an International Jury of its coffee tatsting / preparation competitions. Classic is also a member of Specialty Coffee Association of Europe and America and an active participant in the World Barista Championship (WBC).

Thanks to the Quality standards followed very meticulously, Classic coffee is one of the privileged suppliers to ILLY, the world renowned roasters

The tradition of invention and systems continues even today in the management of the estates and in other departments.

The 5th generation who are well qualified and trained has joined the Team Classic to take the coffee business with greater plans.

ABHINANDAN CHANDINI SHRAVAN TAPASWINI

Speciality Coffee Following is the variety of Specialty coffees and its processing at different levels right from picking, to soaking to drying including storing and roasting and grinding at the required temperature and style.

Specialty coffees are superior quality coffees that differ from normal coffee with relevance to visual quality or cup or both. Specialty Coffees are getting increasingly popular in the world coffee market.

Specialty coffee requires that extra effort and mile to make it special right from picking till the cup!!

Those extra efforts taken in our estates are :

Washed coffee is dried on the tray air being blown from below. This done to evaporate the wet surface of the beans early. This is popularly known as Table Drying

While drying, care is taken to dry them as per the wetness of the coffee.

Thick spreading is resorted to when it is dry

Thin spreading is resorted to when it is wet

CLEANLINESS is the mantra for any Quality coffee and so with Specialty coffee in our estates. It looks simple and common but it is not practiced.

Apply it anywhere and you move towards Specialty coffee :

Cleanliness of the pulp house

Clean water for washing

Cleaning of the equipment

Clean drying area

Clean storing place

Clean bags

WHY SPECIALTY COFFEE?

Today, consumers around the world demand the best coffee. Planters in producing countries are now developing finer strains of coffee to the custom-requirement of the gourmet coffee drinker.

In essence, over the years, coffee is no longer a humble bean of indistinct origin. Coffee today is better valued as Specialty coffee.

Specialty coffee is distinguished by its clear origin, selection of plant material, distinction made by careful cultivation practices, careful routine of plucking, special processing and of course, special branding and special handling and appearance thereafter.

Consumers have come to appreciate gourmet coffees in their discerning cups. These coffees have a personality, aura, craving, and branding of their own. The world of coffee drinkers is going the specialty way. Hence, it makes sense to grow and serve specialty coffee to the discerning consumers.

Kalledevarapura estate is situated in the picturesque Bababudan Hills in Chickmagalur region, the birth place of coffee in India. The estate is situated at an altitude of about 4400 ft mainly focusing on Arabica making it an exquisite speciality coffee.

Kalledevarapura Estate

Year of Opening up the plantation

- Early 1900

Altitude - 3800 to 4100 ft above sea levelRegion of Location - Bababudangiri Region (250 kms from Bangalore)Type of Cultivation - Shade GrownShade Tress of the Block

- Predominantly Sliver Oak, Jack Fruit & Fig trees

Temperature Range - 12 to 32 Deg. CHarvesting Period - January to MarchTime of Export - February to JunePlant Strain - Arabica – S.795Fragrance - Intense, Sweet, LemonyCup Characteristics - Good body, Flair + Acidity, Slight flavor, Hint oralType of Harvesting - Hand picked & sorted after pickingMethodology of Processing

- Fermentation, Washing & Soaking

Type of Packing - 60 kg Coffee seeds packed in new Ijira (

KALLEDEVARAPURA ESTATE

Harley estate situated in Sakleshpur in the historic Manjurabad region, Karnataka State is a 4 hour drive from Bangalore.Birds and animals are spotted in this estate which is also surrounded by streams and a small water fall.From 1865 this estate was in the hands of the Britishers till 1950.With a total area of about 460 acres, Harley estate produces Robusta and Arabica being the main varieties of coffee.Cardamom, areca and vanilla as complementary crops are grown along with coffee.

Description of Harley Estate

History of the Estate/Opening - Early 1860’s

Altitude - Harley Estate - 3100 to 3400 ft above Sea LevelRegion of Location - Manjarabad Region (190Kms by road from Bangalore) Name of the Planter - D M Shankar and D M Purnesh Acreage - 500 acres Annual Production -Type of Cultivation - Shade GrownTime of Export - Predominantly silver oak, Jack Fruit & Fig TreesType of birds/Animals seen on the estate

- Jungle Pigeon, Owl, Deer, Wild Boar and Fox

Temperature Range - 14 to 36 Deg. CRainfall - 85 to 120 inchesHarvesting Period - December to MarchTime of Export - February to JunePlant Strain - Robusta Peredinia, Arabica-S 795 & No. 9

Type of Harvesting - Hand-picked and sorted after picking Methodology of Processing - Fermentation, Washing & Soaking

HARLEY ESTATE

Classic Pride: A blend of pure coffee – the Arabica & Robusta coffee beans

The epitome of Arabica and Robusta blend, Classic Pride is the splendid culmination of the evolution of coffee aroma. Selectively hand-picked red cherries are carefully processed to harness the essence of the soil. The Arabica beans of Bababudan Hills are infused with the subtlety of Robusta beans from the Manjarabad Region to create a fragrance that is proudly reminiscent of the lost art of coffee making.

Classic Mountain: A specialty coffee powder Classic Mountain

Grown in the majestic slopes of the Bababudangiri hills, at an elevation of about 4000 ft., above sea level, classic mountain brings together exquisite brew and generations of coffee planting methods. Every cup tells a story of individually hand picked beans washed in clear mountain springs and sun-dried in pristine daylight. Available at all Modern Trade Outlets across Bangalore. Also, Home delivered anywhere in India, through Indiaplaza.

http://www.indiaplaza.in/coffee/

RETAIL

Classic Synergy India has been exporting specialty coffee and other grades of raw coffee since the last two decades to the US, EUROPE, JAPAN, KOREA, AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND. Generations of coffee cultivation experience has given the added advantage in building a better clientele across the globe.

Grade that we currently offer:

Plantation A

Plantation B

Plantation PB

Arabica Cherry AB

Arabica Cherry PB

Arabica Cherry Bulk

Robusta Parchment AB

Robusta Parchment PB

Robusta Parchment Bulk

Robusta Cherry AB

Robusta Cherry PB

Robusta Cherry Bulk

Our Speciality Coffees: Pulp Sundried

Robusta Kaapi Royale

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