The Kaapi Journal

Brewing guides for South Indian filter coffee, notes from our Chikmagalur estate, and the rituals behind a good cup of kaapi.

• Filter Coffee With or Without Chicory? How to Choose (2026-10-03) Filter coffee with or without chicory? Chicory gives a thick, dark decoction for milky kaapi; pure Arabica gives a cleaner cup. Here is how to pick.
• How to Make South Indian Filter Coffee at Home (2026-10-03) A simple guide to brewing filter kaapi in a traditional steel filter, from the decoction to the frothy pour between davara and tumbler.