From the Estate

The Journal

Coffee education, brewing guides, estate life, and recipes from the Mirras Estate in Coorg.

How to Brew the Perfect South Indian Filter Coffee
Brew Guide

How to Brew the Perfect South Indian Filter Coffee

The steel filter is not complicated — but three details separate a great decoction from a flat one. We break them down.

Mirras Coffee·15 Nov 2024·5 min read
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The Kumbakonam Degree Coffee Tradition
Heritage

The Kumbakonam Degree Coffee Tradition

Why the finest South Indian filter coffee is called "degree coffee" — and how to recreate it at home using Mirras estate blends.

Mirras Coffee
6 min·20 Oct 2024
What Science Says About Filter Coffee and Health
Coffee Knowledge

What Science Says About Filter Coffee and Health

From chlorogenic acids to chicory inulin — the research behind filter coffee's health claims, explained honestly.

Mirras Coffee
7 min·18 Sep 2024
Cold Brew at Home with Mirras Instant Coffee
Brew Guide

Cold Brew at Home with Mirras Instant Coffee

No filter, no equipment — how to make a smooth, low-acid cold coffee in minutes using Mirras flavoured or classic instant.

Mirras Coffee
5 min·5 Nov 2024
From Coorg and Sakleshpur: The Mirras Coffee Origin Story
Estate

From Coorg and Sakleshpur: The Mirras Coffee Origin Story

Asia's first planter left a legacy across two estate districts. How 100+ years of coffee cultivation shaped what is in your cup.

Mirras Coffee
6 min·8 Oct 2024
Chicory in South Indian Filter Coffee — Friend or Foe?
Coffee Knowledge

Chicory in South Indian Filter Coffee — Friend or Foe?

Why chicory was added to Indian coffee, what it does to your cup, and why Mirras uses it carefully at calibrated ratios.

Mirras Coffee
5 min·30 Sep 2024