Coffee fermentation and processing: washed, natural, honey and anaerobic, explained from our farm
Coffee fermentation is the step after harvest where yeasts and bacteria break down the sweet, sticky fruit layer around the coffee seed.
Coffee Stories
Guides and stories from our family farm in Chikmagalur. Learn to brew better at home, understand caffeine and decaf, and see what goes into a cup of Navees Coffee.
Brew better at home
Start here for a better cup, whichever brewer you own.
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French press coffee powder: what to buy, and how to brew it
How coarse to grind, how much to use, how long to steep, and which coffee to choose.
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South Indian filter coffee powder: chicory or pure coffee?
80:20 chicory blend or 100% coffee, and how to brew decoction in a steel filter.
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Moka pot coffee powder: what to buy, and how to brew it
How fine to grind, how much to use in a 3-cup or 6-cup pot, and which coffee to choose.
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Cold brew coffee powder: what to buy, and how to make it
Which coffee to buy, how coarse to grind, how long to steep it and how long it keeps.
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Brewing Brilliance: Mastering the Art of Coffee at Home
A home brewing guide covering drip, Moka pot, pour-over, French press and cold brew.
Caffeine and decaf, explained
What sets your cup’s caffeine level, and how decaf is made.
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What Coffee Has the Most Caffeine?
How bean type and brewing method shape caffeine content, from espresso to drip coffee.
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How Coffee is Decaffeinated
A guide to decaffeination methods, including Swiss Water and carbon dioxide.
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Decaffeinating Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction
Common questions and misconceptions about decaffeinated coffee.
Chikmagalur and our farm
Where our coffee comes from, and why the place matters.
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The Rich History and Unique Flavors of Chikmagalur Coffee
The story of coffee in Chikmagalur and the landscape and traditions connected to it.
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Why Buy Chikmagalur Coffee from Navees Farm & Roastery
The farm’s story, and what to look for when choosing Chikmagalur coffee.
Craft and the everyday cup
How beans are graded, and how coffee fits into daily life.
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Decoding Coffee Grading: From Peaberry to Grade AA and Beyond
What makes one coffee bean different from another? Explore Peaberry, Grade AA and Grade A.
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Brewing Wellness: Is Coffee Good for You?
A look at the conversation around coffee, wellbeing and the everyday cup.
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Are Coffee Grounds Good for Plants?
Ideas for reusing coffee grounds in the garden.
Taste the farm for yourself
Choose from our 100% Arabica, 100% Robusta and blends, ground for your brew method or as whole beans where available.
Moka pot coffee powder: what to buy, and how to brew it
Use a medium-fine grind, a little coarser than espresso, with no chicory.
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Cold brew coffee powder: what to buy, and how to make it
Use a coarse grind, with 1 part coffee to 8 parts cold water, and steep it in the fridge for 12 to 18 hours.
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South Indian filter coffee powder: chicory or pure coffee?
Choose an 80:20 coffee and chicory blend if you want traditional, thick filter coffee with milk. Choose 100% coffee if you want a cleaner taste, or you drink it with less milk.
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French press coffee powder: what to buy, and how to brew it
Use a coarse grind, about as coarse as raw sugar, with 1 g of coffee to 15 g of water, and steep for 4 minutes.
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Coffee Grading, Made Simple: Peaberry, AA and A
Understand what Peaberry, Grade AA and Grade A mean, why grading varies by origin, and why a label alone cannot predict how coffee will taste.
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