Basic Plant Biology: Keeping the Coffee Plant “Happy”
What Plants Need A healthy, “happy” coffee plant is one that is able to produce the greatest number of quality seeds. There are three main factors influencing the “happiness” of…
Traditional Grades of Indian Coffee
As in most countries, India processes coffee by the wet (or washed) and dry (natural or unwashed) methods. India, however, uses a unique nomenclature for its coffees. Washed Arabica beans…
21 Amazing Benefits Of Black Pepper (Kali Mirch) For Skin, Hair, And Health
Benefit of Black Pepper 1. Antibiotic Properties Black pepper has natural antibiotic characteristics owing to its vitamin C content. It curbs harmful free radical reactions. This is one of the…
Preparation of Parchment Coffee/Washed Coffee and Cherry
1) Pulping: After harvesting the desired type of fruits they should be pulped (removal of outer skin) on the same day so as to avoid fermentation commencing before pulping. As…
How to Grind Coffee Bean
Coffee Grinders: It’s practically unanimous: every great cup of coffee starts with freshly ground coffee. And when I say fresh, I mean grinding your beans just moments before brewing. Too…
Grevillea robusta or Silk Oak Tree
Grevillea robusta at Chikhaldara, Maharashtra Grevillea robusta, commonly known as the southern silky oak or silky oak, or Australian silver oak, is the largest species in the genus Grevillea of…
Coffee Plant Care – Growing Coffee Plants Indoors
Did you know that the same plant that grows coffee beans also makes a great houseplant? Considered to be among the easiest and hardiest of houseplants, coffee plant is great…
History of Indian Coffee
The history of Indian coffee dates back to around 1600 AD with the planting of Seven Seeds of Mocha by legendary saint Baba Budan in the courtyard of his hermitage…
Coffee Harvesting: The Process
Are you an avid coffee drinker? If so, do you know how your coffee is harvested? Actually, most people have no idea where their favorite delicious drink comes from! A…
Cultivation of Black Pepper
VARIETY Grow Panniyur - 1 which is an early bearing High Yielding Variety capable of giving 3 to 4 times the yield of other local varieties. CLIMATE Pepper is a…