Iron Bean Coffee Co Monsooned Malabar medium roast coffee bag black packaging
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Close-up of raw green Monsooned Malabar coffee beans with natural texture and cracks

Monsoon Malabar - Signature Medium

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Monsoon Malabar

Like most tales surrounding the origins of coffee, the story of how Monsoon Malabar came to be is most likely apocryphal; regardless, it’s a pretty good story! In the late 19th century, a shipment of coffee beans was sent from India to Europe. During the journey, the ship was waylaid by the monsoon season as it traveled around the Cape of Good Hope. During this delay, the beans were exposed to the increased humidity and as a result, turned a pale off-white color. Despite its off-putting appearance, the European recipients decided to consume it anyway. With that, Monsoon Malabar coffee was born.

Considering the process, it’s hardly surprising that the resulting coffee is unlike any other. Monsoon Malabar coffee is intensely flavorful and is extremely full-bodied. The monsoon exposure and aging process removes almost all of the normal acidic qualities of the coffee. This lack of acidity gives the coffee a thick, almost grainy quality and a complete absence of brightness.

In terms of specific flavors, drinkers can expect strong smoky, spicy, and earthy notes as well as a malty sweetness. The full-bodied nature of the coffee results in it coating the mouth and tongue long after it has been drunk. Needless to say, this isn’t a coffee everyone is likely to enjoy.

Full Product Description

  • Available in ground or whole bean so you can grind it fresh or simply open the bag and start brewing
  • 12oz Bag

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 105 reviews.

Monsoon Malabar is one of my favorite coffees. When ground for my moka pot, it makes a great cup of coffee.

Monsoon Malabar - Signature Medium

Extremely fast shipping. Beans are of the highest quality and loved the coaster with personal message - nice touch.

Monsoon Malabar - Signature Medium

Not even a second of regret. Simple smooth taste. As welcome as a warm hug on a cool day. Enjoy.

Monsoon Malabar - Signature Medium

I've been ordering monsooned Malibar coffee for years from various places. For reference, I do pour over and grind my own beans. Water is 203° - which I've found to be the perfect temp for my desired results. The first time I ordered from Iron Bean, it was excellent. Great, clean flavor. I was excited to order again. But this time around, every brew tastes burnt. I've even brewed at a much lower temp and still a very strong, bitter, burnt flavor. I'm trying to tough it out and make it work since I ordered 2 packages, but I won't try this one again.

Monsoon Malabar - Signature Medium

This wasn’t very good IMO. Any chocolate taste was of a bitter dark variety. Tried manual press and my espresso machine. Also tried numerous grind settings. Not a fan.

Monsooned Malabar - Limited Edition

Absolutely love this coffee. We have been looking for some coffee that had a kick to it. And we have found it with this coffee.

Monsooned Malabar - Limited Edition

We are on our 3rd bag! I like a coffee that has great flavor but not too strong. This seems to be the one.

Monsooned Malabar - Limited Edition

The bean flavor profile is as advertised on the package. The shipment arrived fresh and in a timely manner.

Monsooned Malabar - Limited Edition

This coffee was recommended by a friend. I am on my 3rd order. Perfect to begin my morning The aroma is the very best! .

Monsooned Malabar - Limited Edition

I wasn't sure about this initially. But I was curious. This truly is an amazing coffee. Smooth flavor, and kind of coats the tongue with an almost hopps aftertaste.

Monsooned Malabar - Limited Edition

Truly outstanding coffee. Hopefully someday soon we’ll keep this great coffee not as a limited edition but kept as an option for all time can’t get enough of this coffee

Monsooned Malabar - Limited Edition

I bought 2 bags, and I'm glad I did. I really can't explain the flavor other than smooth and delicious!

Monsooned Malabar - Limited Edition

The smell and taste of this limited edition is beyond compare! Smooth, deep, complex… I don’t think I’ve experienced such a variant, roasted to such perfection. This is an unpaid, uncompensated opinion. I enjoy this coffee more than my wife allows.

Monsooned Malabar - Limited Edition

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Best coffee I ever had!!! Smooth and flavorful with no bitterness or sour aftertaste. I wish it was available year-round.

Monsooned Malabar - Limited Edition

I was so excited to see this was available; I ordered more than one! Its mellow flavor makes it a perfect afternoon pick-me-up or the perfect finish to dinner.

Monsooned Malabar - Limited Edition