Coromandel Coast blog

When most people think of speciality coffee, they think of Arabica, the delicate, floral, high-altitude bean. But there’s another side to coffee that’s been long overlooked, and it’s quietly staging a comeback: Robusta. And nowhere is this more exciting or more refined than in India.   First, a Quick Primer: Arabica vs Robusta Coffee comes primarily from two species: Coffea arabica: Known for its acidity, complexity, and sweetness. Grown at higher altitudes, it’s the darling of the speciality world. Coffea canephora, commonly known as robusta: Hardier, more caffeinated, more bitter, and historically treated as a lower-grade commodity bean. But in...

My journey into understanding Robusta coffee began with an embarrassing laugh. InFebruary 2024, I was proudly sharing our newest blend with Akshay Dashrath from SouthIndia Coffee Company in February 2024 – a creation we named "Climate Change"because it combined what I believed were two climate-resilient species: Robusta and Excelsa. His laughter caught me off guard. It turns out my understanding of Robusta wasn't quite as solid as my confidence in discussing it. That moment sent me down a rabbit hole of research, scouring articles and rethinking everything I thought I knew about this misunderstood coffee variety.  It took me a...

As businesses and consumers seek more sustainable packaging solutions, three maincontenders have emerged: monomaterial packaging, paper-based solutions, andcompostable materials. While each has its merits, monomaterial packaging is increasingly proving to be the most practical and environmentally sound choice.

For decades, the speciality coffee industry has been singularly focussed on Arabica, treating it as the golden child of coffee cultivation. While Arabica's complex flavour profile and rich history have earned it this prestigious position, the coffee world's fixation on a single species may be shortsighted – especially in the face of climate change and evolving consumer preferences. Enter Excelsa, a relatively unknown coffee species that's quietly gaining attention among forward-thinking coffee professionals. As a company committed to innovation in the coffee industry, we've pioneered this rare species of coffee as early as 2021. In fact, Pandya -  our house...