GI CERTIFICATION FOR FIVE VARIETIES OF INDIAN COFFEE

These 5 varieties of Indian Coffee are: 

1. Coorg Arabica coffee is grown specifically in the region of Kodagu district in Karnataka. 
   
   
2. Wayanaad Robusta coffee is grown specifically in the region of Wayanad district in Kerala. 
   
   
3. Chikmagalur Arabica coffee is grown specifically in the region of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka. 
   
   
4. Araku Valley Arabica coffee can be described as coffee from the hilly tracks of Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha region at an elevation of 900-1100 Mt MSL. 
   
   
5. Bababudangiris Arabica coffee is grown specifically in the birthplace of coffee in India and the region is situated in the central portion of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka. This coffee is also called high grown coffee which slowly ripens in the mild climate and thereby the bean acquires a special taste and aroma. 
   
   

The Monsooned Malabar Robusta Coffee, a unique specialty coffee from India, was given GI certification earlier.