Biccode Estate is a 150 hectare coffee and pepper plantation near Belur, first promoted by an English-man named Clement Lake. It sits between 950 and 1,180 metres, grows Arabica and Robusta, and is known for its award winning natural coffees. It is part of Sangameshwar Coffee Estates, which was founded in 1957 by K.S. Vaidyanathan, a stock-broker in Madras. The company and estates are now being led by third-generation coffee planters Mr. S. Appadurai and Mrs. Hamsini Appadurai. The duo work together as a team in taking the vision of their beloved founder forward. They believe, its not just about coffee but more about a passion to be guardians of the land, an adventurous spirit and a commitment to quality and sustainability that has been passed down generations.
These coffees are grown in significantly different conditions than what we have been used for the Coffee Commissary program. Most significantly, the coffee is grown under massive shade grown trees. There is at on of biodiversity, and it is normal to see many animals and bird in these farms.
