India is particularly well known for Monsoon Malabar.
The flavours of Monsoon Malabar were originally unintentional and were simply a byproduct of transporting green coffee beans to Europe. The journey from India to Europe in boats took approximately 6 months and the coffee, which sat in the hull of the ship, would absorb moisture from the sea and the humid winds. The moisture led the beans to swell to a larger size and turn a pale beige color. The taste of the coffee became smoother, softer and fuller.