Estate : Bison Valley, MSP Coffee
Roaster : HillTiller Coffee
Varietal : Arabica
Process : Washed
The EsTate : MSP Coffee
Our story began in the 1920’s when the illustrious MSP family migrated to the Shevaroys from a small, dry, southern town in Tamil Nadu, India. It was then that our forefather, MSP Senthikumar Nadar, started trading in coffee, cardamom and other spices like many others at that time. These products were bought from Kerala and other hill areas, dried and sold to various companies such as Pierce Leslie, Shaw Wallace & Co, Parry & Co, T Stanes & Co. Subsequently his son, MSP Nadar, expanded the business from Tamil Nadu to include Karnataka and Kerala as well. Their honesty, hard work and commitment to keep their word despite market fluctuations earned them the respect and appreciation of their community and business partners alike. In the course of their travels, they purchased valuable plantations from the European community who owned most of the plantations at the time.
By 1960, Mr. MSP Rajes, the elder son of MSP Nadar, successfully expanded the plantations to cover over 3000 acres in Tamilnadu, Kerala and Karnataka and established a very successful coffee curing unit called MSP Nadar Works in Salem. He also established an export company called Hill Tiller & Co which went on to become India’s largest coffee exporter for over three decades.
Today the fourth and fifth generation of the MSP family run the plantations under the astute management of Mr. Mohan Rajes, son of MSP Rajes; Navin Rajes, Ashom Rajes and Kamalesh Pandianathan (1)
Estate : Bison Valley
Bison Valley Estate lies to the North of Moganad Estate and is located at a higher elevation ranging from between 4000 to 4500 feet above mean sea level. The majority of the estate is planted with Arabica varieties of S9, Catimor and BBTC. The estate is mainly shaded with grafted Jackfruit trees; the leaves of which produce excellent manure for the soil and enhances the quality of our coffee.
The Roaster : Hill Tiller
What they have to say : For over a century, coffee has flowed through our veins, and our commitment to crafting the finest brew remains unparalleled. Our relentless pursuit of innovation drives us to explore new frontiers, as we constantly seek ways to elevate the coffee experience. From our sustainable farming practices that respect the environment to cutting-edge processing and roasting techniques, we merge the past and the present to create something truly exceptional. So dive in, and let your senses embark on a voyage that seamlessly blends the comforting familiarity of tradition with the exciting possibilities of innovation. 100 years and counting…