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Kerehaklu Estate

Aerobic WashedLight

Cherrybook Index

77Strong

Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Preliminary: 3 of 7 signals on file. Methodology

Price position

US$1.02/ozINR 850.00 for 250g

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Catalog summary

An aerobic Washed lot from Chikmagalur, India, indexed 77 on preliminary evidence.

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Cherrybook last checked this listing 107 days ago.

Roaster’s notes

orange · black tea · green grapes · orange blossoms · brown sugar · orange marmalade

  • Citrus
  • Floral
  • Sugar and spice
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Mapped from the roaster’s tasting notes to the SCA flavor wheel; Cherrybook’s interpretation of the stated notes, not the roaster’s own categorization.

Kerehaklu Estate by Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters
Farm / Co-op
Kerehaklu Estate
Process
Aerobic Washed
Altitude
1075–1200 m
Varietals
74110
Harvest
—
Weight
250g
Bag price
INR 850.00
Price / oz
US$1.02/oz
Brew
filter, espresso

from the roaster’s storeread by Cherrybook from the listing“estimated” below = inferred, not stated

Cherrybook Index (CBI)

Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Methodology

77

Strong

Preliminary

Confidence3 of 7 signals on file

Score is partially shrunk toward a neutral 50; read directionally until more source families land.

How confidence affects the score

Coverage measures signal availability, not cup quality. This coffee has 33% of the signal universe on file. Missing sources are dropped, remaining weights are renormalized, and the result is shrunk toward a neutral 50 baseline by 18% so one thin signal cannot carry the score on its own.

The math on file: renormalized base 82.7 shrunk to 77.0 = 77.

Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, On-shop ratings, Cherrybook ratings

  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    90/ 30% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    85/ 15% weight
  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    78/ 55% weight

Sensory profile

Acidity
4
Body
3

Comps & alternatives

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About Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters

Community reputation · Reddit

Well-regarded· sentiment 78/100

Two independent Reddit threads give Blue Tokai a favorable but mixed picture. One repeat buyer remembered a great fruity pre-ground cup but could not reproduce its complexity after switching to whole beans, while another described the roaster as consistently reliable and recommended specific blends.

earlier fruit-forward cupwhole-bean brewing difficultyrecommended blends
Threads cited (2)
  • r/Coffee · 16↑ · Drop in quality after I started grinding fresh?

    I used to order pre ground fresh roasted coffee from a company called Blue Tokai. Just their normal Aeropress grind and like a medium roasted coffee. And it tasted great had those fruity slightly acidic notes, i was really enjoying it. But the quality got worse as the bag sat there and got stale over a couple weeks. So

  • r/Coffee · 7↑ · Good whole beans in Mumbai?

    I would strongly recommend testing out different roasts/blends from Blue Tokai before you start exploring other options, as I’ve found them to be incredibly consistent over time but also varied enough in their offerings. Maybe try one of their sampler packs to gauge your preferences amongst their roasts, although I’d p

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About this coffee

You HAVE to try this easy way to brew coffee | Blue Tokai Easy Pour | Mini Review

Tanwi Dixit

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What the reviewer said

From Tanwi Dixit, discussing Kerehaklu Estate:

“Third one is the Thogarihunkal Estate, which is a medium roast coffee. It is fruity and medium-bodied.”

Tasting notes mentioned: fruity · medium-bodied

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Across the coverage of Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters

Outside coverage portrays Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters as a pioneer of the specialty coffee movement in India. Reviewers emphasize their direct farm sourcing model, strong direct-to-consumer and retail cafe presence, and commitment to educating consumers on quality coffee. Observers note their remarkable growth from a small home roasting operation to an influential market leader with international reach.

Pioneer of Indian specialty coffee · Direct farm-to-cup sourcing model · Strong retail and cafe expansion · Consumer education focus · Bootstrapped growth story

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