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Why Gen Z Loves Chicory-Free, Premium Instant Coffee in India
Why Gen Z Loves Chicory-Free, Premium Instant Coffee in India
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The instant brew scene is rapidly changing for Gen Z coffee drinkers, with modern, premium brands joining established brands like Bru and Nescafé. Freeze-dried instant coffee is a unique blend... Read more...
NitroColdBrew
Nitro Cold Brew What it is, why is it trending, and how may one create it at home?
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Nitro Cold Brew is a trending cold brew coffee that is filled with nitrogen gas for a smooth, creamy twist. It is popular in India, with its velvety texture, low-acid... Read more...
Coffee Cupping 101: A step by step guide to evaluating coffee like a pro
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Discover the art of coffee cupping, a sensory journey to evaluate and savor the unique flavors of coffee. This guide walks you through creating the perfect environment, preparing coffee samples, and using expert techniques like precise water temperatures, coarse grinding, and the bloom process to unlock each coffee’s aroma and taste. Learn how to steep, cool, and slurp your way to a deeper understanding of coffee’s body, acidity, and aftertaste. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a curious beginner, this step-by-step guide will help you refine your palate and explore... Read more...
Roasting, Cupping and The Process of Finding The Best Tasting Coffees!
Roasting, Cupping and The Process of Finding The Best Tasting Coffees!
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According to the Specialty Coffee Association’s Flavour Wheel, there are 110 observable flavour profiles in your daily cup of coffee. The question we get asked often is where these flavours... Read more...
Caffena 21 Coffee Terms You Should Know This Harvest Season
21 Coffee Terms To Know This Harvest Season
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November to February marks the harvest season for coffee in India. And every year we see a surge in the usage of terms like varietals, different processes, fruit fermentations, and... Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Robusta Coffee: An Unsung Tale
The Ultimate Guide to Robusta Coffee: An Unsung Tale
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The Challenge After reviewing many articles on Robusta, we realized that most content on it could be classified as appreciation posts for Arabica. So we decided to shake up the conversation... Read more...
Arabica Coffee: Your Complete Guide to Arabica's Past, Present, And its Concerning Future
Arabica Coffee: Your Complete Guide to Arabica's Past, Present, And its Concerning Future
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Coffee, also known as the drink that seems to kickstart the world every morning. From a creamy latte or punch in the face espresso, it plays a key role in... Read more...
Coffee Roast Dates: Is Fresher Always Better?
Coffee Roast Dates: Is Fresher Always Better?
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It’s long been understood by roasters, baristas and geeks that coffee is at its best and ready to consume somewhere around 7 to14 days after its been roasted. ​For the... Read more...
Specialty Coffee: A Complete Guide 2022 (In Simple Terms)
Specialty Coffee: A Complete Guide 2022 (In Simple Terms)
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There's a trend nowadays of people adding "specialty" or "craft" in front of their product brand name to make it sound fancier. Is your double-coffee-half-caf half latte with coconut milk... Read more...