Coffee origin, India (Tamil Nadu)

Pulney Hills

The Pulney Hills near Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu are one of India's oldest Arabica growing areas.

Taste Mild and aromatic, with a smooth body and notes of nuts and caramel.
Where India (Tamil Nadu)

Written by the KAIVO team, Mumbai. Last updated 4 November 2026. Cite as: KAIVO, "Pulney Hills", kaivo.in/pages/origin-pulney-hills

The Pulney Hills, also spelled Palani Hills, are a range in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, with Kodaikanal as the main hill town. Coffee has been grown here for a long time, mainly Arabica, in shade among other trees. The cool climate and mist give slow ripening and a mild cup.

Questions

Is Kodaikanal a coffee area?

Yes. The slopes around it grow Arabica, and it is one of the older coffee areas of South India.