Attikan Estate, located in the mist-shrouded Biligiri Rangan Hills of Karnataka, is renowned for producing some of the finest Arabica coffee in India. Known as the “white hills” due to their persistent mist, this region provides an ideal environment for coffee cultivation. The estate, which has been operating for 120 years, was established by Randolf Morris, a Scottish adventurer who, in 1888, made the arduous journey on horseback from Coonoor in the Nilgiri Mountains to the Biligiri Rangan Hills. Morris, having run away from home at just 18, found his way to India and founded the estate, marking the beginning of a storied coffee legacy.
Ms. Hamsini Appadurai, the dedicated owner of Attikan Estate, is deeply passionate about her work in the coffee industry. She oversees all harvesting and processing operations herself, ensuring that the quality of their coffee continually improves. Beyond her commitment to excellence in coffee production, Ms. Appadurai is also deeply invested in the well- being of her employees. She supports social welfare initiatives that provide free housing and medical care for workers, offers free education for their children, and has established a crèche to support working parents on the estate.
