ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST UNIQUE COFFEES - Monsoon Malabar coffee is still processed according to a centuries old tradition DISTINCTLY LOW ACIDITY - This special coffee's distinct flavor is imparted by storing green coffee beans in open warehouses through Monsoon rain season, simulating the long voyage in sailing ships at the turn of the century EXCEPTIONALLY SMOOTH - full bodied with pleasant chocolate undertones DIRECTLY IMPORTED BEANS - Aroma Ridge directly imports our beans and enjoys family-like relationships with all our estates and growers. If you don't agree this is just about the best cup of coffee you've ever had, return for full cash back. Easy Amazon return. FOUR GENERATIONS STRONG - What began as a small family business is still going strong 30 years later. We love coffee and we love our customers! In keeping with our tenets, we roast and ship in smaller quantities to Amazon ensuring fresh coffee The discovery of Monsoon coffee was made quite by accident. During the long voyage from India to Europe, sailing ships carrying coffee were exposed to monsoon winds. The beans on these ships underwent a change of color and characteristics, which allowed the coffee to acquire a whole new taste. This new and unique brand of coffee was appropriately named Monsoon Malabar AA. low acidity and is exceptionally smooth, full bodied with pleasant chocolate undertones.