Coffee That Travels 300km, Not 3,000

We believe great coffee starts with direct relationships. Every estate we work with, we've visited personally—walking the rows, tasting cherries, discussing processing methods with the farmers. No middlemen, no commodity lots. Just transparent sourcing from people who've been growing coffee for generations.

Karnataka's coffee belt sits between 900 and 1,500 meters above sea level, where the Western Ghats create perfect microclimates: consistent rainfall, cool nights, and mineral-rich volcanic soil. These conditions produce arabica beans with bright acidity, complex fruit notes, and a sweetness you simply can't get from high-altitude South American or African beans.

We pay 20-35% above Fair Trade minimums because quality deserves fair compensation. When farmers invest in selective picking, careful processing, and proper drying, we all win—they earn sustainable income, and you get extraordinary coffee.

We roast every Tuesday and Friday morning in 5kg batches on a Giesen W6A drum roaster. Small batches mean precise control—we can adjust temperature curves, development time, and airflow for each origin's unique characteristics. Most commercial roasters work in 50-100kg batches where nuance gets lost.

Our roast profiles range from light (City) to medium-dark (Full City+), never into second crack. We're not trying to char away origin character. Light roasts preserve the terroir and acidity; medium roasts balance sweetness and body; medium-dark roasts bring out chocolate and caramel without bitterness.

We rest roasted beans for 48 hours before packing to allow CO2 to degas. Then we seal them in one-way valve bags—the valve lets gas out but keeps oxygen from getting in. The result? Beans arrive at your door with 2-3 weeks of peak flavor window ahead of them.

Get freshly roasted beans delivered to your door every 2 or 4 weeks. We ship all-India via Delhivery or Blue Dart, usually arriving within 3-5 days. Free shipping on subscriptions over ₹1,000.

Subscription Perks:

• Roasted fresh on your delivery cycle—your beans are never more than 3 days old when they ship
• Free tasting notes card with each shipment explaining origin, process, and brew tips
• Subscriber-only email updates when we release limited micro-lots
• Pause, skip, or cancel anytime—no contracts
• Invitation to quarterly subscriber cupping events (virtual or in-person if you're in Bengaluru)

Not ready for a subscription? No problem. Order any of our current offerings as a one-time purchase. We roast twice a week, so your order ships within 2-5 days depending on when you order.

Shipping: ₹80 flat rate anywhere in India for orders under ₹1,000. Free shipping on orders ₹1,000+.

To place an order, email us at support@cafeinblr.com with which beans you want, grind preference (whole bean, espresso, filter, French press), and your shipping address. We'll send a payment link.

Getting the most out of specialty coffee means understanding brew ratios, water temperature, and extraction times. We've written detailed guides for each brewing method—email us and we'll send you PDFs for pour-over, French press, AeroPress, espresso, and cold brew.

Better yet, join us for a Saturday morning cupping session at our Indiranagar cafe (see the Café & Cuppings page). We'll walk you through professional tasting protocols, you'll learn to identify tasting notes, and you'll leave with a much deeper appreciation for what's in your cup.