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Extraction, Fast and Slow

Jun 6, 2026

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2 min read

Extraction, Fast and Slow

We talk about extraction like it's one thing. It isn't. It's two processes, diffusion and advection, quietly working together. Understanding them makes every dial you turn finally make sense.

Aravind Balla
Aravind Balla

Science

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Low Acidity Coffee for the Indian Stomachs

May 30, 2026

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2 min read

Low Acidity Coffee for the Indian Stomachs

A few simple habits to drink gentler, with Indian beans that happen to be perfect for it.

Aravind Balla
Aravind Balla

baby-kitten

May 23, 2026

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2 min read

Do you have a favourite cup?

Let's talk about how the cup you drink from plays a surprising role in how you perceive your coffee's taste

baby-kitten

May 16, 2026

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2 min read

Cupping Session at Home

Right after my SCA certification, I cupped coffee at home with friends. Here's how to set up your own.

teenage-cat

May 9, 2026

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2 min read

Playing with ratio for pourovers

Turns out ratio is not just controlling the strength, but also the extraction. Once you understand the difference, ratio stops being a fixed setting and becomes a lever you can pull on the same bag of beans. Here's how to play with it.

Basics

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May 2, 2026

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3 min read

Better Americano styled drinks

Most cafes (and we home brewers) make Americanos the lazy way. Let's look at how to pull a proper one at home without the espresso machine, and even an iced drink better than an Iced Americano.

teenage-cat

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Aravind Balla
Aravind Balla

Apr 25, 2026

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2 min read

How much does a grinder matter for home brewing?

Most home brewers obsess over recipes and beans, but skip past the grinder. Let's look at why grind consistency is the hidden variable in every brew, and how an upgrade path might look like.

Equipment

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Aravind Balla
Aravind Balla

Apr 18, 2026

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2 min read

Benefits of Black Coffee

A look at what black coffee does for your heart, brain and liver, and why the humble paper filter in your V60 might be the most underrated health tool in your kitchen.

Science

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Aravind Balla
Aravind Balla

Apr 11, 2026

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4 min read

Coffee Cocktails for the Summer

Summer is here so we have four boozy iced coffee recipes that put the coffee first.

teenage-cat

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Aravind Balla
Aravind Balla

Apr 4, 2026

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5 min read

Naturally occouring Decaf Coffee

Let's look at what makes this species of coffee different, the science behind it, and why it matters.

Science

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Aravind Balla
Aravind Balla

Mar 28, 2026

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5 min read

Iced Pour Over is better than Cold Brew

Cold brew gets all the hype. But if you care about tasting your coffee's actual character, an iced pour over might be the better summer drink.

Science

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Aravind Balla
Aravind Balla

Mar 14, 2026

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5 min read

Comparing 3 common espresso drinks

Ristretto, macchiato, espresso - three Italian names, three different drinks. Here's what actually sets them apart and when to order which.

Basics

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Aravind Balla
Aravind Balla

Mar 7, 2026

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4 min read

Cutting Coffee - Cortado

Cortado is my favourite milk based coffee drink. Here's what makes it special, where it originated, how it's different from other drinks, and how you can try one at home.

Basics

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Aravind Balla
Aravind Balla

Feb 28, 2026

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4 min read

Our Experience at the International Coffee Festival, Bengaluru

We attended the IICF this year and this is the reason we were over-caffeinated.

baby-kitten

Aravind Balla
Aravind Balla
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