Roasted to order. Last batch roasted Wednesday, 14 October.

French Roast Light → Dark

Brewin'-a-cup : Tall Dark Handsome

Tall Dark Handsome in a cup. No equipment needed.

SmokyIntenseBittersweetBlack or Milk

₹500 inclusive of all taxes

500 g · about 31 cups · ₹16 a cup

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  • Roasted to order

    Never packed from stock. Your bag is roasted after you order it.

  • Free shipping across India

    No minimum order value.

  • Ground for your brewer

    Eleven grinds, or whole beans. Choose any, on any order.

  • Refund or replacement

    If it arrives damaged, defective or wrong, tell us within 5 days.

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What it tastes like

Dark and smoky, without the burnt edge.

The same French roast Arabica, in an all-in-one pour-over filter that straps onto your own cup. Tear it open, add hot water, brew three to four minutes.

Body
LightFull
Acidity
LowBright
Sweetness
SubtleSyrupy
Bitterness
CleanBold
Roast profile
French, past 2nd crack
Process
Washed
Bean
100% Arabica
Drink it
Black or Milk

How this one was made

Where it grew, how it was processed, how far we roasted it.

Those three choices shape this cup more than anything else. Here is what they were for this one.

The bean
100% Arabica
Processed
Washed
Roasted
French, past 2nd crack
Roasted after you order, never packed from stock.

Sourcing Our own estate, Pollibetta, Coorg

How to brew it

Recipes for the way you make coffee

Our preferred methods for this one:

GrindPre-ground
CoffeeOne sachet
Water200 ml
TempJust off the boil
Time3:00 to 4:00

Tear open, strap the filter onto your cup, pour and wait.

Before you buy

Questions people ask

About this coffee

How do I use it?
Tear open the sachet, strap the filter onto your cup, pour hot water and brew for three to four minutes. No equipment or extra filter needed.
How much coffee is in each sachet?
One cup's worth, pre-ground and sealed.
Can I add milk?
Yes. It is a French roast, so it holds up well in milk.
How fresh will it be when it arrives?
We roast after you order rather than packing from stock, and every bag carries its roast date. Coffee is at its best in the two to four weeks after roasting, which is the window we ship into.
How should I store it?
Sealed, somewhere cool and dark. Not the fridge, and not on top of the machine where it stays warm.

Coffee, generally

Does dark roast coffee have more caffeine?

No, slightly less. Roasting burns off a small amount of caffeine, so darker beans hold marginally less than lighter ones. Because dark beans are also less dense, a scoop of dark roast carries noticeably less caffeine than a scoop of light roast. Measured by weight the difference is small.

Is dark roast coffee bitter?

It should not be. Harsh bitterness usually comes from over-extraction, stale coffee or a grind that is too fine for the brewer, rather than from the roast itself. A well-roasted dark coffee tastes bittersweet, like dark chocolate, not burnt.

What does roasted to order actually mean?

We roast your coffee after you place the order rather than shipping from pre-roasted stock, and every bag carries the date it was roasted. Most coffee sold in India was roasted weeks or months before it reaches you.

How long does coffee stay fresh after roasting?

Coffee is at its best in the two to four weeks after roasting. After about six weeks the flavour fades, though it does not spoil. This is why the roast date matters more than the expiry date on a bag of specialty coffee.

How should I store coffee beans at home?

Keep the bag sealed, somewhere cool and dark. Not in the fridge, where condensation and food smells get in, and not on top of the machine where it stays warm. Buy quantities you will finish in a few weeks rather than stockpiling.

What is the difference between washed and natural processed coffee?

Washed coffee is pulped and fermented, then washed clean before drying, which gives a cleaner, more consistent cup that shows the bean itself. Natural coffee dries with the fruit still on, which pushes it fruitier and heavier.

Is single estate coffee better than a blend?

Not better, different. Single estate coffee comes from one farm and expresses that place and season. Blends are built to hold a consistent taste across seasons. Each of our coffees says on its page where it was grown.

Arabica or Robusta, which is better?

Arabica is sweeter, more aromatic and more complex. Robusta is stronger and more bitter, with roughly twice the caffeine, and is often used to add body and crema to espresso.

How much coffee should I use per cup?

Around 15 to 18 grams of coffee for a 250ml cup is a good starting point, then adjust to taste.