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French Press or Cafetiere

French Press or Cafetiere

Known as the French Press, the Memoir in the United States, and the Cafetiere in Europe, the plunger pot system is an excellent way to make coffee. Many people prefer coffee to be made this way as it extracts the full flavour from the ground beans while other methods tend to remove some of  the taste, and paper filters can even add a taste of their own. An Italian named Caliman invented the plunger pot back in 1933. Later, he sold the design and patent to a Swiss national in order to escape from Italy during the war. The method...

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Responsible Coffee Farming

Responsible Coffee Farming

At Vaishnavi Estate, we value our people. That is why every year, they continue doing the good work....

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What's the fuss about Espresso?

What's the fuss about Espresso?

If you were to meet coffee enthusiasts (such as ourselves) one of their favourite topics of discussion would be Espressos.  Espresso is the process of brewing by which the classic, dark-roasted cup of black coffee, is made. And it is possibly one of the most difficult and potentially the most expensive way to make coffee. The word ‘Espresso’ derives from the Italian verb meaning “to put under pressure,” which is exactly how the coffee is made. Piping hot water and steam are forced through very finely ground coffee to produce a unique style of coffee with bite and great persistence...

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A History

A History

Meet C. P. Prakash, third generation in the coffee world and current owner of Coorg, Karnataka (India) based Vaishnavi Estate where shade grown coffee and sustainable plantation practices go hand in hand.

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