Hillwood Coffee Roasters — Specialty Coffee, Northeast India

the lore

Two lads from Assam.
One secret from the hills.

Two people who grew up in Assam came home, looked at what was growing in the hills around them, and decided to do something about it. Not out of novelty. Out of the simple conviction that this coffee deserved to be roasted properly, packaged honestly, and put in front of people who take their cup seriously.

Assam is one of the most recognised names in tea. What most people don't know is that across Meghalaya and Assam, exceptional coffee has been growing quietly for decades, in the plateau forests, the deep river valleys, and the high-altitude farms that most of the country has never heard of. Almost none of it reaches the people who would appreciate it most.

These hills have more to offer than most people have had the chance to find out. hillwood. is our attempt at closing that gap.

hillwood. was founded in Guwahati in 2026. We source directly from farms in Meghalaya and Assam, roast in small batches, and start the way all honest things start — with one carefully made product.

the debut

Introducing
ROAST 001.

A 100% Robusta sourced from the mist-draped plateaus of Pynursla in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 42 kilometres from Shillong, at an altitude of over 1,400 metres (4,600 ft). This is terrain shaped by deep valleys, lush green forests, and a climate that pushes Robusta to produce flavours well beyond what the variety is typically known for.

Roast 001 is a natural process dark roast. Bold, earthy, and full-bodied, with dark chocolate on the finish. The weight of it is immediate but it does not overstay. No bitterness. Just a clean, heavy cup that holds up equally well as espresso, through milk, or black.

This is what high altitude Robusta tastes like when it is roasted for itself rather than blended into something else. We think it is worth drinking slowly.

Built for those who take their coffee seriously. Available whole bean, or ground to order for your brew method.