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EP 003
92 Min
We explore the vast business opportunities in the Indian coffee value chain, covering everything from AI-driven farming and innovative processing to the global potential of Robusta.
In this epic episode of Spillin Beans, Parmit Dabas sits down with Chandani Purnesh, a 5th Generation Coffee Farmer and an entrepreneur , right on her estate in Malnad, India. She pulls back the curtain on the entire specialty coffee value chain, sharing the real business and science behind coffee. This is the ultimate masterclass on Indian coffee, covering:
1. Farm Innovation: How Harley Estate's R&D wing developed over 85 unique fermentation recipes to manipulate flavor profiles.
2. Robusta is the Future: Why the world is now embracing India's 'underexplored' Robusta as climate change makes it the hardiest, high-potential crop.
3. The Barista's Role: Why the barista is the most critical link, representing an entire year's worth of effort from the farmer.
4. Filter Coffee Revival: The mission to make the Indian Filter Coffee a global event, and why it's rated among the best coffee beverages in the world.
5. Tech in Coffee: The rise of AI and automation in Dry Mills, Roasters, and even on the farm for tasks like data collection and plant health monitoring.
6. Value Chain Deep Dive: A step-by-step breakdown of the complex journey from cherry to green bean (Wet Mill, Dry Mill, Storage, Trader, Roaster).
Subscribe and hit the bell for more episodes on the art and business of taste! A Note from the Production Team: This episode was shot live on the farm in Malnad. Please enjoy the authentic ambiance and natural light shifts (dim to bright) caused by the dynamic rain clouds!