Ratnagiri Phantom No. 3

You wouldn't think of India when you think of specialty coffee, but Ratnagiri Estate is helping to change that. Tucked into the misty Western Ghats of Karnataka, this family-run farm—whose name means “Pearl Mountain”—has become a quiet powerhouse in the world of high-end microlots. The Patre family has spent generations refining their craft, combining meticulous farming practices with innovative processing techniques that draw out clarity, sweetness, and complexity rarely seen from the region. 

Phantom No. 3 from Ratnagiri is a standout example of that balance. In the cup, you’ll find winey grape and molasses, brightened by a lift of citrus that keeps it lively and clean.