AeroPress
An AeroPress is a manual coffee brewer that produces smooth, rich coffee using pressure.
Arabica Coffee
Smooth, mild coffee beans known for balanced flavour and lower bitterness.
Barista
A trained coffee professional who prepares espresso drinks.
Crema
Crema is the golden foam layer that forms on top of espresso.
Chicory
Chicory is the roasted root of the Cichorium intybus plant, ground and blended with coffee to add body, depth, and a bittersweet earthiness. It's a defining ingredient in South Indian filter coffee — and the heart of our Kaaphi blend. Naturally caffeine-free, it also contains inulin, a prebiotic fibre that supports gut health.
Cold Brew
Coffee brewed slowly in cold water for a smoother taste.
Drip Coffee
Drip coffee is brewed by slowly filtering hot water through ground coffee.
Dark Roast
Dark roast coffee is roasted longer for a bolder, richer flavour with lower acidity.
Extraction
Extraction is the process of pulling flavour compounds from coffee grounds using water.
Espresso
Espresso is a concentrated coffee brewed under high pressure.
French Press
A French press is a manual coffee brewer that uses immersion and a mesh plunger.
Flat White
A flat white is an espresso drink made with steamed milk and a thin layer of microfoam.
Grinder
A coffee grinder breaks coffee beans into grounds for brewing.
Green Coffee
Green coffee beans are unroasted coffee beans before the roasting process.
Hand Pour
Hand pour coffee is brewed manually by pouring hot water over coffee grounds slowly.
Iced Coffee
Iced coffee is chilled coffee served cold, often over ice. It's not the same as cold brew coffee which is made with cold water.
Latte
A latte is an espresso drink made with steamed milk and a small layer of foam.
Macchiato
A macchiato is an espresso drink marked with a small amount of milk foam.
Pour Over
Pour over is a manual brewing method using slow, controlled water pouring.
Robusta
Robusta coffee is a strong, high-caffeine coffee bean with a bolder, more bitter flavour.
