Keserke, Chikmagalur · 13.2189°N, 75.7817°E
Traceable. Transparent. Direct.
What We Do
We work directly with small-holder farmers in the hills of Chikmagalur, carefully sourcing, processing, and curating each lot so that every cup tells the story of its origin.
Current Offerings
Bright citrus, black tea, floral close
OUR PARTNERS
We partner with select estates across Chikmagalur to bring you the finest lots.
Chikmagalur · Flagship3,850–4,180 ft
VarietalsNative Arabica
Our flagship estate under a dense canopy of native fig and forest trees. Specialty-focused, with tailored processing that honours the terroir.
ChikmagalurHigh-elevation, lakeside
VarietalsHeirloom Arabica
Lakeside estate guided by traditional, organic practices — including Panchgavya — under the stewardship of Achinth Gowda.
Aldur, ChikmagalurGoldilocks zone
VarietalsArabica
Rainforest Alliance Certified estate stewarded by fifth-generation planter Kashif Asghar. Sustainability foundational from soil to community.
ChikmagalurTBD
VarietalsTBD
A new partner estate joining the Caffeine Nirvana family. Details coming soon.
ChikmagalurTBD
VarietalsTBD
A new partner estate joining the Caffeine Nirvana family. Details coming soon.
The Supply Chain
Partner Estates, Keserke
Hand-picked at peak ripeness. Zero mechanised harvest.
On-estate wet processing station
Washed and natural lots prepared within hours of picking. Western Ghats watershed water only.
Chikmagalur processing facility
Screen-graded, moisture-tested, and lot-separated. Full documentation per batch.
Port of Mangalore → Your Roastery
No broker. No middleman. You deal directly with Danish Ali. FOB and CIF terms available.
Our Practice
36 hectares under a biodiverse canopy of silver oak, rosewood, and cardamom. The shade regulates temperature, reduces water use, and creates habitat for over 40 bird species.
No synthetic pesticides. No artificial fertilisers. Soil health is managed through composting, green manuring, and natural pest management practiced across three generations.
When you buy from Caffeine Nirvana, 100% of the premium reaches the estate. No broker fees. No certification middlemen. The price you pay reflects the value of the coffee, not the supply chain.
Get in Touch
Hailing from a family with over 150 years of coffee-growing heritage in Chikmagalur, Danish Ali is a producer, exporter, and passionate coffee craftsman dedicated to elevating Indian specialty coffee on the global stage.
Raised at the 150-year-old Zoya Estates, his journey in coffee is rooted in generations of tradition — combining heritage, innovation, and a deep understanding of cultivation and processing to create coffees with exceptional character and quality.
— Danish Ali, Founder, Caffeine Nirvana
