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Five varieties of Indian coffee have been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
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This move that will enhance their visibility globally and allow growers to get the right value.
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Names and location:(1) Coorg Arabica coffee – Kodagu district of Karnataka.(2) Wayanaad Robusta coffee – Wayanad district in east Kerala.(3) Chikmagalur Arabica coffee – Chikmagalur district in the Deccan plateau of Karnataka.(4) Araku Valley Arabica coffee – the hilly tracks of Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha region.(5) Baba Budangiri Arabica coffee – the central portion of Chikmagalur district.