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Mar 15, 20246 min read
Kaapi Royale: The Technical Excellence of Indian Washed Robusta
In the world of specialty coffee, the title of 'Royale' is not given lightly. Kaapi Royale represents the pinnacle of Indian Robusta—a bean so refined it challenges the century-old assumption that only Arabica can occupy the top shelf of the coffee world. The Technical Blueprint of Excellence What m...
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Mar 10, 20245 min read
The Science of Terroir: Decoding the Chikmagalur Arabica GI Tag
Coffee is a product of its environment, but in Chikmagalur, the environment is so unique that it has earned the ultimate legal protection: the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This certification reco...
Decimal Research
Dec 1, 20235 min read
The Untold Story of Indian Coffee: Beyond the Filter
India is often perceived as a tea-drinking nation. But long before the British planted tea in Assam, a Sufi saint named Baba Budan smuggled seven magical beans from Yemen to the hills of Chikmagalur. ...
Decimal Research
Nov 20, 20234 min read
Mastering the Pour Over: A Ritual of Patience
The V60 isn't just a brewing method; it's a feedback loop. Every variable—water temperature, grind size, pour rate—changes the result in the cup. The Gear You don't need expensive equipment, but you d...
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Nov 5, 20233 min read
Freshness vs. Resting: The Roasting Paradox
We've all heard "fresh is best." But is it? Drinking coffee roasted yesterday effectively means drinking carbon dioxide. The Gas Problem During roasting, beans trap massive amounts of CO2. If you brew...
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Nov 25, 20236 min read
Varieties of India: Arabica vs. Robusta
Coffee in India is a tale of two beans. While the world often reveres Arabica as the superior species, India presents a compelling case for Robusta. Arabica: The Delicate High-Altitude Prince Grown pr...
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Nov 15, 20234 min read
The Legend of Seven Beans: Baba Budan's Journey
The year was 1670. In the bustling port of Mocha, Yemen, coffee was more than a beverage; it was liquid gold. The Arab world held a strict monopoly on the coffee trade, forbidding the export of fertil...
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Nov 1, 20233 min read
Brewing 101: The French Press
The French Press is the most forgiving brew method and the best way to taste the full body of a coffee. The Grind Coarse is key. Think sea salt. Too fine, and you'll require a jackhammer to plunge it,...
Decimal Research
Oct 28, 20234 min read
Brewing 101: The Aeropress
The Aeropress is the Swiss Army knife of coffee brewers. Durable, portable, and capable of mimicking everything from espresso to cold brew. The Inverted Method We love the inverted method for full imm...
Decimal Research
Oct 10, 20235 min read
Water: The Hidden Ingredient
Coffee is 98% water. If your water tastes bad, your coffee will taste bad. No amount of expensive machinery or premium beans can fix that. Hardness & Alkalinity Magnesium in water helps extract fruity...
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Oct 1, 20233 min read
Why Grind Size Matters
Controlling extraction is all about surface area. Fine Grind Increases surface area. Water extracts flavor quickly. Essential for Espresso where water is in contact for only 30 seconds. If used for Fr...
Decimal Research
Dec 15, 20237 min read
The Coffee King: A Legacy Brewed in Chikmagalur
Before the cappuccinos and the latte art, there was Chikmagalur, and there was a man who believed India could drink something other than tea. V.G. Siddhartha, known as the 'Coffee King of India', didn...
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Jan 20, 20248 min read
The Science of Heat: Decoding the Roast Curve
Coffee roasting is not just cooking; it is chemistry happening at 200°C. It is the volatile dance of transforming a hard, green, tasteless seed into a brittle, brown, aromatic bean. At Decimal, we bel...
Decimal Research
Feb 10, 20246 min read
Natural vs. Washed vs. Honey: How Processing Changes Flavor
You’ve seen these terms on our bags: Natural, Washed, Honey Sun Dried. They aren’t just buzzwords; they are the single biggest factor affecting the flavor of your coffee, second only to the bean varie...
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Mar 1, 20246 min read
Chicory: The Bittersweet Legacy in Your Coffee
If you've ever had a cup of South Indian Filter Coffee, you’ve tasted it. That deep, woody resonance, the syrupy body, and that unmistakable "kick." It isn’t just coffee; it’s the dance between the be...