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Coffee research and supply.
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Say hello to Libex , The Hindu on the coffee hybrid built to beat the heat.

Read the article: https://t.co/T947LpeaJM

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@mehulved @KapiKottai 🙌.. hope you enjoyed it

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Mind Blown start to the Monday thanks to @KapiKottai and @sicc_coffee

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@mehulved @viggnesh90 @Pratvii @mehulved @Pratvii happy to help! Let’s connect.

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https://t.co/djdPSdb282 reminds me of @KapiKottai origin story.
Back in 2019 at @India_CBC meetup, @baristaonbike brewed us a mind blowing cup of coffee. Then he blew our brains too when he told us that it was roasted in an OTG.
The coffee is called Mind=Blown by @sicc_coffee

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@NirantK Subko just launched it.

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@NirantK @https://www.subko.coffee/products/specialty-excelsa-mooleh-manay-estate-coorg-karnataka-black-honey-medium-roast

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Fruit description: The fruits are round and burgundy color, almost purple. They have a distinctive aroma reminiscent of ripe jackfruit. The thin skin encloses a pulpy and fragrant mucilage, and the bean itself is small and round.

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Original habitat: Coffea Racemosa is endemic to the coastal forests stretching from northern Kwa-Zulu Natal in South Africa, through Zimbabwe, and into Mozambique. It thrives in the wild, particularly in the coastal forests of Lake St Lucia.

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Low caffeine: Coffea racemosa is naturally low caffeine content. We had our first taste of it at a species tasting event during the World Coffee Conference.

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Thank you to the representatives from the Coffee Board of India for organizing this visit. During the visit, we showcased our ongoing work and engaged in a collaborative discussion of what the coffee industry looks like in 20-40 years.

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The South India Coffee Company was proud to host a distinguished delegation from the Indian Department of Commerce, led by Secretary Mr. Sunil Barthwal. Accompanying Mr. Barthwal were Additional Secretary Mr. Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Director Mr. Neeraj Gaba, and Mrs. Barthwal.

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22 chromosomes), showcases an elongated bean shape with a teardrop appearance. Travancorensis, another diploid (22 chromosomes), features small, round beans with a deep central groove (not pictured)

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et’s examine the ploidy types and bean shapes of the four species. Arabica, a tetraploid (44 chromosomes), displays an elliptical shape, slightly flattened with a straight groove. Robusta, a diploid (22 chromosomes), exhibits a round, convex, and small shape. Liberica,diploid (

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Liberica
Largest of the four
Dark red, almost burgundy, when ripe
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Travancorensis
Deep purple when ripe

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While Arabica and Robusta dominate the coffee world, over 128 coffee species exist! Today, we explore four cherries: Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, and Travancorensis.
Arabica
Elliptical, bright red when ripe
Sweet and fruity
Robusta
Deep red when ripe
Smaller than Arabica

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Super happy to announce this years speciality cold brews featuring Ratnagiri estate, Mooleh manay estate and Kerehaklu estate. This year we have focussed on Honey processed coffees and continue to brew the Robusta from kerehaklu. Try the assorted 6 pack: https://t.co/R1okK8RB3Z

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Our latest blog is about grafting Coffea eugenioides, a drought tolerant species, onto Coffea excelsa, a species with a deeper root system.
Head over to our blog to learn more - https://t.co/cmzU4SrgNe

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Coffee ripening in July?
Early ripening is not a common sight at Narmada Estate, but this year, the rains in December have forced many of our partner farms to deal with it. Drying the fruit in mid-monsoons is a challenge.