Elevation: 900-1400 m MSL
Rainfall: 1600-2600 mm
Main coffee types: Arabica, Robusta
The total area under Coffee: Arabica , 3,600 ha, Robusta , 4,000 ha
Average production: Arabica ,1,400 MT, Robusta , 2,800 MT
Main varieties: Arabica S.795, Kents, Cauvery Robusta, Peridenia, S.274, CxR
Main intercrops: Pepper, Orange, Banana, Ginger, Vegetables
Major wildlife presence: Spotted leopards
Nilgiris, or the Blue Mountains, are situated on the Western Ghats and have elevations ranging from 5000 feet to 8800 feet. Besides its wildlife sanctuaries that host the spotted leopard, the region is known for some of the best Kents Arabica (as well as high-quality teas). The coffee beans are bold and bluish-green and ripen slowly in the mild climate. Nilgiri coffee has a full body, sharp acidity, beautiful aroma, and sweet flavor