Rooted in Nature. Crafted for Every Cup.
From lush plantations to handpicked beans, every harvest reflects our deep connection with nature, our passion for coffee cultivation, and our commitment to quality.
The Legend of Indian Shade-Grown Coffee
Indian coffee is renowned as the finest coffee in the world for its distinctive taste and aromatic flavor. 70% of Indian coffee is lovingly nurtured across three districts—Kodagu, Chikmagalur, and Hassan in Karnataka, with the remainder grown in adjoining Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
The extraordinary character of Indian coffee comes from a timeless natural principle: it is grown entirely in the soothing shade of biodiverse evergreen forests rather than direct, harsh sunlight.
In 1600 A.D., the Muslim pilgrim Baba Budan carried seven sacred coffee seeds from Yemen, planting them on the mist-kissed Chandragiri hills of Chikmagalur. By 1820, commercial cultivation took root in the Coorg (Kodagu) district under British patronage, giving rise to an enduring agricultural tradition.
Today, India produces both celebrated Arabica and Robusta species. While accounting for 5% of global output, almost 80% is exported internationally to discerning connoisseurs across Germany, Russia, Spain, Belgium, Slovenia, the United States, Japan, Greece, the Netherlands, Italy, and France.
Three Generations of Master Coffee Growers
Hangal Coffee Exporting Private Limited (HCEP)
HCEP is promoted by a proud family of coffee growers whose agrarian roots span three generations. Widely recognized and deeply experienced in coffee agronomy, harvest management, and precision curing, our family continues to expand horizons in ethical production and international export.
Our green coffee is directly sourced from family-held estate properties maintained by resident farm families, alongside a trusted cooperative of dedicated smallholder farmers. HCEP provides the highest standards of quality and service whilst preserving equitable and competitive pricing for our buyers worldwide.
Quality is rigorously inspected at the harvest point on the plantation and continuously tracked through wet and dry curing. Our dedicated quality lab—overseen by certified Q-graders—guarantees cupping profiles that fulfill the exacting standards of the world's most demanding specialty roasters.
Our Founding Vision
"To seamlessly connect coffee growers with global coffee consumers—transforming ethical cultivation and thoughtful consumption into the ultimate cup of coffee."
Empowering Small Farmers
Supporting specialty coffee growers through transparent marketing channels, ensuring fair value, genetic traceability, and environmental responsibility.
Q-Grade Certified Quality Lab
Every lot is cupped, moisture-tested, and screen-calibrated by certified personnel to ensure consistent flavor notes, acidity, and aroma.
Full Crop Traceability
Providing global roasters with granular provenance: cultivar genetics, elevation data, harvest timing, and regenerative farm practices.
Recognized by the Government of India
HCEP's commitment to excellence and high export performance has been recognized with the prestigious Two Star Export House status by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
Official Status Holder Recognition
Awarded under the provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. This certification stands as a testament to our continuous export volume, fiscal reliability, and world-class product integrity.
Enduring Partnerships with the World's Leading Coffee Buyers & Exporters
Exceptional Coffees & Grading Standards
Engineered to fulfill roasters' screen, density, and cup requirements with rigorous calibration.
Coffee Grading & Screen Size Matrix
Calibrated for export standards across Washed Arabica, Cherry, and Monsooned Malabar.
| Grade | Screen Size | Washed Arabica | Arabica Cherry | Washed Robusta | Robusta Cherry | Monsooned Malabar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MNEB | 19 | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Robusta Kaapi Royale | 17 / 18 | ✕ | — | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| AAA | 19 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AA | 18 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| A | 17 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AB | 15 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| AB | 14 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| AB (Oblong) | 4.5 M | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
Value Addition by HCEP
Tailored processing methods delivering distinct cup profiles for international roasters.
Monsooned Malabar Coffee
Prepared from select Arabica and Robusta cherries exposed to moist monsoon coastal winds, developing golden beans with mellow acidity and thick crema.
Single Estate Coffees
Unblended micro-lots cultivated in isolated high-altitude pockets of Somwarpet and Chikmagalur with distinctive terroir notes.
Certified Organic Coffees
Nourished exclusively through organic composting, vermiculture, and botanical biodiversity without synthetic additives.
Rainforest Alliance Certified
Audited for ecological balance, native canopy preservation, and humane labor conditions across every harvesting block.
Fair Trade Coffees
Guaranteeing equitable pricing premiums to farmer groups and financing community education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
High-Elevation Washed Robustas
Clean-pulped and fermentation-washed Robustas yielding heavy body, spicy aromatics, and virtually zero astringency.
Standards Followed at HCEP
Our non-negotiable commitments to social empowerment, wildlife protection, and pure ecology.
Women Empowerment
Mainly farms run by women entrepreneurs and engaging maximum women workers across cultivation, harvesting, and hand-sorting.
Grown Under Natural Forest Shade
Cultivated under a multi-tier indigenous rainforest canopy protecting native trees, orchids, and vital topsoil fertility.
100% Non-GMO Crop
Preserving ancestral heirloom Arabica and Robusta genetic lines with pure heritage cultivation and natural seed selection.
Zero Banned Chemicals
Strict non-usage of banned synthetic chemicals, pesticides, and herbicides across all partnered farms and curing yards.
Care for Springs & Streams
Utmost care and protective buffer zones around mountain springs, groundwater, and natural freshwater streams in the plantations.
Friendly on Wild Animals & Birds
Plantation corridors safeguard endemic hornbills, civets, peacocks, butterflies, and migrating Western Ghats fauna.
The Key Personalities at the Helm
Pairing agricultural engineering innovation with international commodity trading mastery.
Mrs. Akshatha K.G
Master’s Degree in Engineering (M.Tech / M.E.)
Mrs. Akshatha K.G holds a Master's degree in Engineering and presently manages the plantation operations and production of coffee. Applying scientific rigor and sustainable agronomy, she leads crop genetics, shade management, and woman-led harvester welfare across our family properties.
Mr. Anil S. Seetharam
Qualified Chartered Accountant (FCA)
Mr. Anil S. Seetharam is a qualified Chartered Accountant who brings distinguished leadership experience as former Managing Director of NedCommodities India Private Limited and with the Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG). He oversees state-of-the-art coffee processing, quality lab cupping, and global export relationships.
The 9-Stage Seed to Sip Journey
Witness the craftsmanship behind every batch—from pristine botanical nursery to vacuum-sealed export bags. Click any step to inspect the process imagery.
Stage 01
1. Plantation
Seeds are sown with care; plants grow vigorously under canopy shade and bloom with delicate white blossoms after 3 to 4 years.
Stage 02
2. Flowering
Fragrant white jasmine-like flowers blossom across the valleys, naturally pollinated before setting into tight green fruit clusters.
Stage 03
3. Green Fruits
Dense clusters of immature cherries expand slowly under canopy mist, taking approximately 9 months of natural gestation to build sugar reserves.
Stage 04
4. Ripened Cherries
Fruits turn to deep, lustrous crimson-red (traditionally referred to as "UVA" color), signaling peak brix sugar content and optimal ripeness.
Stage 05
5. Selective Plucking
Experienced plantation artisans selectively hand-pick only fully ripe cherries, leaving unripe fruit for later passes to ensure flawless cup consistency.
Stage 06
6. Dry Yard
Whole raw cherries are slowly sun-dried on clean tiled yards and raised mesh beds for 2 to 4 weeks with frequent raking for balanced moisture.
Stage 07
7. Pulped Coffee
Using the wet method, cherries are de-pulped with clean mountain water to remove exterior mucilage, producing pure parchment beans.
Stage 08
8. Curing Factory
Dried parchment coffee is precisely hulled, destoned, optical-color sorted, size-graded, and polished to yield uniform specialty green beans.
Stage 09
9. Packing Green Coffee
Cleaned and tested green coffee is packed firmly into breathable GrainPro lined jute and sisal bags for domestic trade and international ocean transit.
Connect with Hangal Coffee
Whether inquiring about specialty micro-lots, commercial green bean export, or visiting our Karnataka plantations.
Registered Office
Hangal Coffee Exporting Private Limited
No. 1095, JCST Koppal, 1st Stage, C & D Block, Kuvempunagar, Chamaraja Mohalla, Mysore, Karnataka, INDIA.
Factory, Warehouse & Office @ Kushalnagar
Plot #25 & 25P, KIADB Industrial Area, Kudlur, Kushalnagar - 571234, Kodagu District, Karnataka, INDIA.
Farm, Factory & Warehouse @ Somwarpet
#26, Hangal Village & Post, Somwarpet - 571236, Kodagu District, Karnataka, INDIA.
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