Elevation: 900-1100 m MSL Rainfall: 1000-1200 mm Main Indian coffee type: Arabica The total area under Coffee: 20,000 ha Average production: 3,100 MT Main varieties: S.795, Sln.4, San.5, Cauvery Main intercrops: Pepper, Mango, Jackfruit, Vegetables Home to colorful parrots, the Araku Valley is situated in the Eastern Ghats of northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Orissa. The development of coffee plantations here is more recent. It has been a boon to the tribal populations here since it has provided them with a viable alternative to their traditional methods of shifting cultivation. Indian Coffee from Araku Valley is characterized by the medium body, medium to sharp acidity, and intense aroma with spicy notes.
