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A Simple Guide to Understanding What You Sip

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The Origin: Where Your Coffee Begins

In a world that moves too fast, coffee becomes more than a drink, it becomes a moment. A pause. A grounding ritual. At Café Viraam, tucked in the quiet folds of Dharamshala, every brew is made to slow you down and help you reconnect with what’s real.

But to truly enjoy your cup, you deserve to know what’s inside it, where it comes from, how it’s grown, and what makes one brew feel gentle while another feels bold.

 

This guide is your warm introduction to understanding coffee the Viraam way: simple, mindful, and rooted in craft.

Every flavour profile starts at the source – the soil, the altitude, the climate, and even the people who nurture the beans.

To explore origin characteristics, the Specialty Coffee Association provides foundational info.

At Café Viraam, we focus on:
• Single-origin beans sourced from high-altitude Indian estates
• Small-batch roasts that preserve natural oils
• Ethical growers and sustainable farms

This means every cup carries the story of the land from the cool mountain breezes to the slow, careful harvest.

Arabica vs. Robusta

What’s the difference?

Understanding varieties helps you appreciate what you’re drinking. According to World Coffee Research,

Arabica → smoother, sweeter, aromatic (berries, florals, cocoa)
Robusta → stronger, earthier, higher caffeine

At Café Viraam, our brews lean toward Arabica-forward blends, giving your cup a softer, calmer flavour profile — perfect for slow mornings and mindful evenings.

Light, Medium, or Dark Roast?

Roast level shapes taste as much as the bean itself.

The National Coffee Association explains roasting science as:

Light Roast → bright, fruity, more origin-forward
Medium Roast → balanced, smooth, most cafés’ favourite
Dark Roast → smoky, bold, rich

At Café Viraam, we love medium roasts for their balance — comforting enough for Himachali winters, yet flavourful enough to stay interesting.

Stages of Coffee Roasting

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