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India is the second biggest producer in Asia ( next to Indonesia) & is responsible for 25% of Asia's coffee production. India's coffee grows between 2,900 and 5,900 feet above sea level, usually on terraces in the mountainous regions. Good Indian coffees are grown in the states of Karnatka (approximately 80%), Kerala, & Tamil Nadu. Indian coffees usually incorporate the unique spicy flavors of nutmeg, clove, cardamon and pepper. India also produces monsoon coffees where green beans are exposed to the monsoon winds blowing through open warehouses in India's rainy season. This process reduces acidity and enhances sweetness. The "green" beans are easily recognizable by their distinctive straw yellow color.
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