The Coffee
Estate : Venkids, Papakuchi
Roaster : Bloom Coffee Roasters
The EsTate : Venkids, Papakuchi
Papakuchi Coffee, from Coorg, India are third generation producers of some of the best coffee in India, made by harnessing decades of knowledge, proven traditional growing methods and new technology that improves processes and quality – ultimately, enhancing the flavour of the bean. The brand has been exporting specialty coffee, micro lots across Europe, East Asia and Australia since 2013 and has become synonymous with quality, consistency, traceability, with a focus on sustainability, fair trade and direct roaster-farmer relations.(1)
The Roaster : Bloom Coffee Roasters
Bloom Coffee Roasters blossomed from the shared passion for coffee among three close friends – essentially brothers – Sharang, Tejasvi, and Shivansh. Their bond, cultivated over countless coffee gatherings (with a sprinkle of other beverages), naturally led them to a profound adoration for coffee, sparking the inception of a roastery. Despite diverse academic and professional paths, their unified love for coffee and the vibrant coffee community brought them together.
The 2019 Indian Aeropress Championships acted as a catalyst, propelling them into the intricate world of coffee roasting. Not even a chaotic pandemic, arriving just a month after launching BCR, could deter them from their mission: crafting delectable specialty coffee that’s both inviting and accessible to all, while elevating the coffee standards in the cafes they collaborated with.
Throughout the past three years, they’ve meticulously refined their expertise, drawing insights from global leaders in specialty coffee. From earning prestigious SCA certifications to engaging in a myriad of workshops and learnings led by industry luminaries, they’ve earned recognition as esteemed coffee professionals within the Indian coffee sphere. Their discerning judgment has graced numerous local and national competitions. Yet, their thirst for coffee knowledge remains unquenchable. Each day finds them approaching their craft with the same eagerness and commitment to learning as they did when they embarked on this exhilarating journey. (2)
My thoughts
this coffee has been an annual purchase for me. makes oh-so-delicious filter kaapi. this year though I finished the whole pack on my portable espresso machine.
what amazingly consistent coffee! clean, caramelly goodness! 💯
i love venkids. they make for superb filter kaapi full bodied, excellent mouth feel and lingering aftertaste. tastes like appy juice as a pourover. i know pack says malt but i want to say mollases cuz it has that caramelly burnt flavour profile.
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