Licorice and Cream

By Ankit Singh

SICC - Excelsa

Brew Time

2:20 minutes

Dosage

12g

Water Volume

200g

Water Temperature

93 °C

Gear

Hario Switch

Grind Size

Medium-fine

“The cup had a mulethi-like woody sweetness, a bit of ripe banana, and some cocoa. It was super smooth and...

Velour

By Krisha Adroja

SICC - Excelsa

Brew Time

3:00 minutes

Dosage

15g

Water Volume

240g

Water Temperature

93 °C

Gear

V60

Grind Size

Medium

“I tasted ripe red berry sweetness with a velvety body and a lingering aftertaste.”

Sweet Marie

By Aastha Dantewadia

SICC - Excelsa

Brew Time

3:45 minutes

Dosage

30g

Water Volume

450g

Water Temperature

94 °C

Gear

French Press

Grind Size

Coarse

"The French Press gave me a chocolatey, smooth, and heavy-bodied brew."

Licorice Trail

By Siddhant Borkar

SICC - Excelsa

Brew Time

2:15 minutes

Dosage

15g

Water Volume

225g

Water Temperature

92 °C

Gear

V60

Grind Size

Medium

"The brew had a wonderful sparkling acidity. Notes of licorice and ripened green grapes were prominent, along with intense sweetness."...

Excelsior

By Matin Shaikh

SICC - Excelsa

Brew Time

2:00 minutes

Dosage

20g

Water Volume

200g

Water Temperature

91 °C

Gear

Inverted AeroPress

Grind Size

Medium (600 microns; 20 clicks on Comandante C40 or 16

"My brew had notes of banana, chocolate syrup, and honey. It was extremely smooth for an Excelsa."

Ice Pill

By Sanchit Ranka

SICC - Excelsa

Brew Time

3:30 minutes

Dosage

20g

Water Volume

220g

Water Temperature

90 °C

Gear

Hario Mugen

Grind Size

Medium-coarse

"My brew was light, fruity, and sweet. I quite enjoyed the smooth finish of the coffee."

Jasmine Luxe

By Matin Shaikh

Ratnagiri Estate - YC 01

Brew Time

3:30 minutes

Dosage

20 gms

Water Volume

300 gms

Water Temperature

92 °C

Gear

V60

Grind Size

Medium (600 microns)

" It's funky yet so controlled and balanced."

Mind Fug

By Ankit Singh   

Ratnagiri Estate - YC 01

Brew Time

2:40 minutes

Dosage

12 gms

Water Volume

200 gms

Water Temperature

93 °C

Gear

V60 Switch

Grind Size

Medium-fine (5 on 1 zpresso K-Ultra)

"Buttery and smooth, with a hint of Jasmine."

Ratnagiri Whisper

By Sanchit Ranka

Ratnagiri Estate - YC 01

Brew Time

4:10 minutes

Dosage

15 gms

Water Volume

225 gms

Water Temperature

95 °C

Gear

V60

Grind Size

Medium-fine (5 on 1 zpresso K-Ultra)

"The recipe brewed a cup with a silky, balanced mouthfeel."

Floral Therapy

By Matin Shaikh  

Ratnagiri Estate - YC 01

Brew Time

3:15 minutes

Dosage

16 gms

Water Volume

240 gms

Water Temperature

89 °C

Gear

Hario Mugen

Grind Size

Medium fine. 16 clicks on Comandante C40 or 12 clicks on C2

"I love how this coffee despite being funky is so smooth on the palate. The notes I got were Mogra,...

Mogra Toffee

By Siddhant Borkar 

Ratnagiri Estate - YC 01

Brew Time

2:55 minutes

Dosage

15 gms

Water Volume

230 gms

Water Temperature

92 °C

Gear

V60

Grind Size

Medium (20 clicks on Comandante C40)

"This recipe gave me a slightly bolder cup with a juicy body and a chewy mouthfeel. You will taste jasmine,...

Mogra Pani

By Aastha Dante

Ratnagiri Estate - YC 01

Brew Time

2:30 minutes

Dosage

15 gms

Water Volume

225 gms

Water Temperature

90 °C

Gear

V60

Grind Size

Medium (120 clicks on MHW bomber r3)

"The brew was brimming with jasmine, chamomile, and prunes."

Sea of Aroma by Sahil Garg

By Sahil Garg

Riverdale Estate - Aroma

Brew Time

3:55 minutes

Dosage

27 gms

Water Volume

405 gms

Water Temperature

88 °C

Gear

NextLevel Pulsar

Grind Size

Medium-Coarse

"A rounded, sweet, and fruity cup with high sweetness and medium body."

Berry Bloom

By Krisha Adroja

Riverdale Estate - Aroma

Brew Time

3:10 minutes

Dosage

16 gms

Water Volume

240 gms

Water Temperature

92 °C

Gear

V60

Grind Size

Medium-Coarse

"I love how the flavour profile evolves with temperature. You go from a fruity and bright cup to one with...

Monochronologically

By Kunal

Riverdale Estate - Aroma

Brew Time

3:00 minutes

Dosage

25 gms

Water Volume

325 gms

Water Temperature

91 °C

Gear

NextLevel Pulsar

Grind Size

Medium (22 clicks on C)

"The brew reminded me of tropical spice."

Aromalicks

By Matin Shaikh

Riverdale Estate - Aroma

Brew Time

4:00 minutes

Dosage

15 gms

Water Volume

220 gms

Water Temperature

95 °C

Gear

AeroPress

Grind Size

Medium grind (20 clicks on comandante or 16 clicks on C2)

“It's a very balanced and vibrant cup, with a juicy malic acidity and notes of strawberry, red apples, and musk...

Funk All Around

By Siddhant Borkar

Riverdale Estate - Aroma

Brew Time

3:00 minutes

Dosage

15 gms

Water Volume

250 gms

Water Temperature

96 °C

Gear

V60

Grind Size

Medium

"This coffee is super flavorful with a very silky body. It has the acidity of berries and stone fruits. You...

Very Berry

By Mehul Ved

Riverdale Estate - Aroma

Brew Time

2:00 minutes

Dosage

17 gms

Water Volume

220 gms

Water Temperature

94 °C

Gear

AeroPress

Grind Size

Medium Fine (14 clicks on Encore)

"The cup was ripe with notes of berries, lime, and sugarcane."

Mixed Fruit Jam

By Ankit Singh

Riverdale Estate - Aroma

Brew Time

3:00 minutes

Dosage

15 gms

Water Volume

250 gms

Water Temperature

95 °C

Gear

Pour Over

Grind Size

Medium-Fine

"This is a delightful fruit bomb on the palate. The acidity is mild, like that of strawberries, and the sweetness...

Pour Over

By Sanchit

Riverdale Estate Fruit Punch

Brew Time

2:55 minutes

Dosage

15 gms

Water Volume

225g

Water Temperature

95 °C

Gear

Pour Over

Grind Size

50 notches on the DF64 Gen 2 with SSP Lab Sweet V3 burrs

"Got a strong bubble gum aroma right after grinding, but as it brewed, the stone fruit really came through. The...

Floral Velvet

By Shagufta

Kerehaklu Estate

Brew Time

35 seconds

Dosage

16.5 gms

Water Volume

35 gms

Water Temperature

94 °C

Gear

Espresso

Grind Size

Fine

A citrusy, crisp, and balanced shot that tastes even better after you wait a few seconds post extraction. I quite...

Mindful Pour

By Shubham Hardwani

Riverdale Estate Fruit Punch

Brew Time

2:30 minutes

Dosage

16 gms

Water Volume

240 gms

Water Temperature

95 °C

gear

Cafec Flower (Size 01)

Grind Size

55 clicks on DF64v

Enjoyed the lush, almost silky texture, with layers of pineapple, berries, and a floral touch.

Slow Bloom

By Shubham Hardwani

Kerehaklu Estate

Brew Time

2:43 minutes

Dosage

15 gms

Water Volume

240 gms

Water Temperature

97 °C

Gear

Pour Over

Grind Size

55 clicks on DF64v

A sweet, smooth brew that reminds of orange candy and has undertones of peach. The mouthfeel stood out for me.

Pour Over

By Mohit Manwani

Riverdale Estate Fruit Punch

Brew Time

2:30 minutes

Dosage

12 gms

Water Volume

200 gms

Water Temperature

95 °C

Gear

Pour Over

Grind Size

Medium-Fine

"The cup opens with bubblegum on the nose and has a grape juice-like body. I could taste a prominent note...

Pour Over

By Mohit Manwani

Kerehaklu Estate

Brew Time

2:30 minutes

Dosage

15 gms

Water Volume

195 gms

Water Temperature

93 °C

Gear

Pour Over

Grind Size

Medium-Fine

"I got a bright, citrusy taste with a lemony aroma and a sweet, lingering aftertaste. The brew felt balanced throughout."

Citrus Chaser

By Sahil Garg

Riverdale Estate Fruit Punch

Brew Time

3:00 minutes

Dosage

15 gms

Water Volume

240 gms

Water Temperature

93 °C

Gear

Pour Over

Grind Size

0-8-0 on 1zpresso K-Plus (K-Ultra)

"The brew treats you to pleasant acidity, a medium body, and notes of lemon and grapefruit."

Oat of Control

By Adarsh Jogani

St. Jospeh Estate

Brew Time

NA

Dosage

18 gms

Water Volume

126 gms

Water Temperature

NA

Gear

Moka Pot

Grind Size

7 clicks on the Timemore C3

“This coffee tastes really good with milk. I loved the rich texture and sweet aftertaste."

Fruit Bomb

By Matin Shaikh

Riverdale Estate - Fruit Punch

Brew Time

2:20 minutes

Dosage

15 gms

Water Volume

200 gms

Water Temperature

89 °C

Gear

AeroPress

Grind Size

Medium-Fine (16 clicks on Comandante C40, around 500 microns)

“Sweet, balanced, and like mixed-fruit juice. I loved the sweetness."

Citrus Cha

By Matin Shaikh

Kerehaklu Estate

Brew Time

3:15 minutes

Dosage

15 gms

Water Volume

220 gms

Water Temperature

90 °C

Gear

Pour Over

Grind Size

Medium-Fine (16 clicks on Comandante C40. Around 500 microns or 13 clicks on C2)

“The coffee is well-balanced and moderately sweet. It's a great daily driver with pleasant mosambi-like acidity and a prominent black...

Clear Juice

By Matin Shaikh

Riverdale Estate - Fruit Punch

Brew Time

2:30 minutes

Dosage

15 gms

Water Volume

210 gms

Water Temperature

94 °C

Gear

AeroPress

Grind Size

20 clicks on Comandante C40 (around 600 microns)

“I love how simple this recipe this, and the exceptional clarity it brings out in the brew."

Berry Cascade

By Sanchit Ranka

Riverdale Estate N72

Brew Time

2:25 minutes

Dosage

16.5 gms

Water Volume

225 gms

Water Temperature

95 °C

Gear

Pour Over

Grind Size

Medium-Coarse

“From this simple one-pour recipe, you get good body, gentle acidity, and sips that taste like a handful of mixed...

The Clean Apple

By Osho

Riverdale Estate N72

Brew TIme

3:30 minutes

Dosage

16 gms

Water Volume

260 gms

Water Temperature

90 °C

Gear

Benki Dripper

Grind Size

Medium

“The brew was bright and fruity, with red-apple sweetness, grapefruit-like acidity, a clean, tea-like body, and a tender bitterness reminiscent...

The Fruit Salad

By Osho

Riverdale Estate Fruit Punch

Brew Time

4:15 minutes

Dosage

16 gms

Water Volume

260 gms

Water Temperature

89-90 °C

Gear

Benki Dripper

Grind Size

Medium-Fine

This felt like a fruit salad! The brew had a vibrant aroma and complex fruity notes ranging from berries to...

Fruit Basket

By Siddhant Borkar

Riverdale Estate - Fruit Punch

Brew Time

3:00 minutes

Dosage

15 gms

Water Volume

240 gms

Water Temperature

93 °C

Gear

AeroPress

Grind Size

20 clicks on Comandante C40

“The acidity was pleasant, the mouthfeel was very juicy, and a fair amount of sweetness was there. I could taste...

Aramse House

By Raghunath Rajaram

Kerehaklu Estate

Brew Time

2:45-3:00 minutes

Dosage

15 gms

Water Volume

255 gms

Water Temperature

97 °C

Gear

Pour Over

Grind Size

Medium-Fine

“This is a very clean everyday cup with light to medium mouthfeel and medium to high acidity. I got notes...

Amber Juve

By Sanchit Ranka

Riverdale Estate N72

Brew Time

3:00-3:10 minutes

Dosage

16.5 gms

Water Volume

225 gms

Water Temperature

95 °C

Gear

Orea V4

Grind Size

Medium-Fine (50 on DF64 Gen 2)

"The coffee was sweet, with balanced fruitiness and a good juicy mouthfeel. I loved how the sweetness came through in...

Teanie Beanie

By Siddhant Borkar

Warsanlyngdoh Coffee Collective

Brew Time

3:00 minutes

Dosage

15 gms

Water Volume

225 gms

Water Temperature

94 °C

Gear

AeroPress

Grind Size

20 clicks on Comandante C40

“I love the way this coffee evolves as it goes from hot to cold. The acidity is very pleasant and...

Juicy Candy

By Shagufta

Riverdale Estate N72

Brew Time

35s (with 5-10s for pre-infusion)

Dosage

14 gms

Water Volume

28 gms (yield

Water Temperature

95-96 °C

Gear

Flair Neo

Grind Size

Fine

“I enjoyed how vibrant the coffee was as an espresso. Feels like a juicy candy shot, with lots of flavour...

Tannery Tales by Ankit Singh

By Ankit Singh

Riverdale Estate N72

Brew Time

2:45 minutes

Dosage

15 gms

Water Volume

240 gms

Water Temperature

93 °C

Gear

Pour Over

Grind Size

Medium (10 on Baratza Encore)

“A fragrant and flavourful brew with notes of grapefruit, stone fruit, and overripe plum. The acidity is distinct and pairs...

Jungle Tea Blossom

By Shagufta

Warsanlyngdoh Coffee Collective

Brew Time

40s

Dosage

14 gms

Water Volume

35 gms (yield)

Water Temperature

94 °C

Gear

Flair Neo

Grind Size

Fine

“The coffee is distinctive, with a lovely tea-like note. As the base for a cortado, it made for a smooth,...

Pablo’s Potion

By Ankit Singh

Warsanlyngdoh Coffee Collective

Brew Time

3:00 minutes

Dosage

15 gms

Water Volume

250 gms

Water Temperature

94 °C

Gear

Pour Over

Grind Size

Medium Coarse (10 on Batarza Encore)

"The brew had a berry-like sweetness and a citrusy flavour. I could also taste black tea, along with a hint...

Morning Bloom

By Adhi Savla

Riverdale Estate N72

Brew Time

2:30 minutes

Dosage

16 gms

Water Volume

240 gms

Water Temperature

90 °C

Gear

Dwell Dripper

Grind Size

15 clicks on Timemore C2

“The brew was heavy-bodied and fruity. The good, long aftertaste stood out to me."

Tea Blossom

By Sahil Kewalramani

Seethargundu Estate

Brew Time

2 minutes

Dosage

18 gms

Water Volume

150 ml

Water Temp

93°C

Gear

AeroPress

Grind Size

Medium

"The coffee is fruity and tea-like. I enjoyed its pleasant body and clean finish."

Tamarind Tango

By Aastha Dantewadia

Seethargundu Estate

Brew Notes

2:10 minutes

Dosage

16 gms

Water Volume

250 ml

Water Temp

93 °C

Gear

Cafec Deep 27

Grind Size

600mm

"I enjoyed how balanced the cup was. The full-bodied brew had flavour notes that were nutty and reminded of tamarind."

Citrus Whisper

By Shagufta

Seethargundu Estate

Brew Time

~30 seconds

Dosage

17 gms

Water Volume

38 gms

Water Temp

Machine pre-set

Gear

Espresso

Grind Size

Fine

“The brew was clean as well as complex. The aroma was strong and unique, and the acidity was delicate, bright,...

Easy Fruity

By Osho

Seethargundu Estate

Brew Time

7-9 minutes

Dosage

20 gms

Water Volume

200 gms

Water Temp

93°C

Gear

South Indian Filter

Grind Size

Salt-like

“The brew had a syrupy mouthfeel, like that of sugarcane juice. The acidity was punchy, and carried through in the...

Golden Spice

By Shagufta

St. Joseph Estate

Brew Time

22 to 25 seconds

Dosage

16 gms

Water Volume

24 gms

Water Temp

Machine pre-set

Gear

Espresso

Grind Size

Fine

"This one felt like it's meant for being consumed as an espresso. It was nutty and earthy with hints of...

Monochronologically Java

By Kunal

St. Joseph Estate

Brew Time

~4:00 minutes

Dosage

25 gms

Water Volume

325 ml

Water Temp

91 °C

Gear

NextLevel Pulsar

Grind Size

22-23 clicks on C2

Spicy Sangria

By Ankit Singh

St. Joseph Estate

Brew Time

2:30 minutes

Dosage

12 gms

Water Volume

180 gms

Water Temp

93 °C

Gear

Pour Over

Grind Size

Medium Fine

"The coffee is creamy, and like a dry red wine. I enjoyed the mouthfeel and the body the most, and...

Balanced Bliss

By Nawaz

Monsoon Malabar

Brew Time

2:45 to 3:00 minutes

Dosage

15 gms

Water Volume

240 gms

Water Temp

93 °C

Gear

Pour Over

Grind Size

20 on C40

"The brew had a balanced body, with mellow acidity, characteristic of Monsooned beans. The nutty-cocoa finish has a light raisin-like...