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Sep 19, 2026

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2 min read

New Pour Over toy: Melodrip

A tiny tool that changes how much your pour stirs the coffee bed and what ends up in the cup.

Aravind Balla

Sep 12, 2026

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2 min read

Why is Robusta not so popular?

Robusta makes up most of India’s coffee, yet barely shows up on specialty shelves. Let's see why.

Aravind Balla

Sep 5, 2026

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2 min read

Clarified Coffee Drinks

Making a drink from the championships at home.

Aug 22, 2026

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2 min read

How to make a good bag last months?

Sometimes, coffee beans are too good to finish off soon. Let's look at how to freeze them to make them last long.

Aug 15, 2026

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2 min read

I upgraded my Pour over Coffee Scale

Does a fancy scale improve the coffee you brew? Find out in this review of Timemore Basic 3.0 Coffee scale.

Oct 25, 2025

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5 min read

Science of an Espresso

Let us understand what exactly happens when a barista makes an espresso

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Aravind Balla

Oct 18, 2025

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3 min read

Easiest way to brew Specialty Coffee at home

Before you invest in coffee equipment, this is a great way to try it out first.

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Aravind Balla

Oct 11, 2025

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4 min read

What does honey processed mean?

Let's look at different processing methods and their impact on your cup of coffee.

Aravind Balla

Oct 4, 2025

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4 min read

Do you have a favourite cup?

This is how your cup plays a surprising role in how you perceive your coffee's taste

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Aravind Balla

Sep 27, 2025

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6 min read

How much coffee is too much coffee?

Let's talk about the science behind and how you can figure it out yourself.

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Aravind Balla

Sep 21, 2025

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4 min read

Daily Coffee Workflow 2025

Story of how I brew pour over daily and the important variables I consider

Aravind Balla

Sep 6, 2025

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4 min read

Does freshly roasted coffee taste best?

We explore why fresh coffee is not always ready and the science behind resting your coffee well.

Science

Aravind Balla

Aug 30, 2025

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4 min read

How is Yerba Mate different from Coffee?

Let's talk yet another caffeinated beverage, see how it compares to coffee and how you can try it.

Science

Aravind Balla

Aug 23, 2025

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6 min read

Brewing Light Roasts on Pour Over

This is how I make my favourite cup of coffee every morning.

Recipes

Aravind Balla

New Pour Over toy: Melodrip

Why is Robusta not so popular?

Clarified Coffee Drinks

How to make a good bag last months?

I upgraded my Pour over Coffee Scale

Science of an Espresso

Easiest way to brew Specialty Coffee at home

What does honey processed mean?

Do you have a favourite cup?

How much coffee is too much coffee?

Daily Coffee Workflow 2025

Does freshly roasted coffee taste best?

How is Yerba Mate different from Coffee?

Brewing Light Roasts on Pour Over

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