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Brew Guide

Recipes worth waking up for.

Six ways to bring KAAFAY to life — from the traditional South Indian tumbler to a cold brew that lasts the week.

10 min•2 cups•Estate Blend No. 7

South Indian Filter Coffee

The classic davara-tumbler ritual. Strong decoction, thick milk, just enough sugar.

  1. 01Add 4 tbsp of coarsely ground KAAFAY Estate Blend No. 7 to the upper chamber of a South Indian filter.
  2. 02Pour 200ml of just-boiled water over the grounds. Cover and let it drip for 10–15 minutes.
  3. 03Heat 250ml of full-fat milk until almost boiling. Sweeten to taste.
  4. 04Pour half the decoction into each tumbler. Top with hot milk. Froth between tumbler and davara until creamy.
3 min•1 shot•Espresso Noir

Classic Espresso

A 25-second pour with a thick, hazelnut-coloured crema.

  1. 01Dose 18g of finely ground KAAFAY Espresso Noir into your portafilter.
  2. 02Distribute evenly and tamp with 15kg of even pressure.
  3. 03Lock in and pull a 36g shot in 25–30 seconds.
  4. 04Serve immediately in a warmed demitasse.
12 hours•1 litre•Coorg Gold Arabica

Cold Brew Concentrate

Smooth, sweet and shockingly low in bitterness. Keeps for two weeks.

  1. 01Combine 150g of coarsely ground Coorg Gold Arabica with 1 litre of cold filtered water in a jar.
  2. 02Stir gently and refrigerate for 12–16 hours.
  3. 03Strain through a paper filter into a clean bottle.
  4. 04Serve over ice, diluted 1:1 with cold water or milk.
8 min•1 cup•Cardamom & Cocoa

Cardamom Latte

Spiced, silky, and perfect for an overcast afternoon.

  1. 01Pull a double shot of KAAFAY Cardamom & Cocoa.
  2. 02Steam 200ml of milk with a pinch of crushed green cardamom until silky.
  3. 03Pour the steamed milk over the shot, finishing with the foam.
  4. 04Dust with a whisper of cocoa.
10 min•2 cups•Monsoon Robusta

Monsoon Mocha

Big, chocolatey, comforting. Best on a rainy evening.

  1. 01Brew 60ml of strong Monsoon Robusta decoction in a moka pot.
  2. 02Warm 300ml milk with 2 tbsp dark cocoa and 1 tbsp brown sugar until smooth.
  3. 03Divide the coffee between two mugs. Top with the cocoa milk.
  4. 04Finish with a curl of dark chocolate shavings.
8 min•1 cup•Monsoon Robusta

Vietnamese-Style Iced Coffee

Robusta and sweetened condensed milk — a match designed by the universe.

  1. 01Brew 80ml of strong KAAFAY Monsoon Robusta using a phin filter or moka pot.
  2. 02Add 2 tbsp of sweetened condensed milk to a tall glass.
  3. 03Pour the hot coffee over and stir until fully combined.
  4. 04Top with crushed ice and stir again before sipping.