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Gounomics brings your perfect cup of coffee from the finest estates of Chikkamagaluru & Madikeri, Chosen from the best of both Arabica & Robusta beans to make every cup of your daily coffee experience delightful, We are just click away, reach us for all your filter coffee needs.

About us

Gounomics was started as a passion for coffee, two professionals after working for many years in Architects firm and Software companies turned their passion and made Gounomics operational in year 2020

After completing various trainings, presently we are sourcing our coffee beans from chikkamagaluru, and planning to expand to other coffee growing regions of India.

As a first step, we have started to understand the fine art of coffee making and eventually would like to move on to art of coffee roasting.

It is a beautiful journey so far, and we will make sure to bring the best coffee experience by following the good industry practices in making coffee.

We follow ethical practices during coffee sales and trying to move towards zero waste which in turn will give back to mother nature, even the packaging used are bio-degradable materials which can be recycled.

We also care about people's health and adopt contact less practices during grinding the roasted beans and packaging by adopting good hygiene practices by wearing necessary clothing and gear so that no foreign matter gets in to food chain.

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Coffee- the beverage and the bean

 

Coffee, a brewed beverage, is prepared from roasted and ground seeds of the coffee plant which is an evergreen shrub. Coffee's anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer and anti-diabetic properties, sensory characteristics and stimulating effects make it one of the most popular beverages globally.

Major coffee growing regions of the world are Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia, Columbia, Ethiopia, and India being the major coffee producing countries.

In India, traditional coffee growing regions are locate in South India, mainly in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamilnadu where they are shade grown with pepper, cardamom and other spices and other citrus fruits.

 

Coffee- Various Stages

 

Coffee Shrub -> Coffee Flower -> Green Coffee Cherries -> Ripe Coffee Cherries

 

Bean to beverage

 

Coffee cherries are processed using wet and dry process, outer layer of the beans are removed using machines, after the removal of the unwanted layers, they are graded and classified before they are stored in clean containers. Post this stage beans reach the R&G units for roasting and grinding before reaching your cup

 

Popular blends

Most commonly found French coffee to chicory blends are 80:20, 85:15, 65:35, 60:40, 70:30, Many consumers also go for pure coffee as per their taste

 

History of Chikkamagaluru

 

Chickmagalur district was called Kadur district till 1947. It is situated roughly in the south-western part of Karnataka state. A large area of this district is ‘malnad’, i.e., a largely forested hilly region of heavy rainfall. The district takes its name from the headquarters town of Chikkamagaluru which literally means younger daughter’s town – Chikka+Magala+Ooru-(in Kannada). It is said to have been given as a dowry to the younger daughter of Rukmangada, the legendary chief of Sakrepatna. Another part of the town bestowed on the elder daughter is known as Hiremagalur. But some old inscriptions reveals that these two places were known as Kiriya-muguli and Piriya-muguli. Situated in a fertile valley south of the Baba-Budan hill range is the headquarters town of the district. A centre of education, trade and commerce. The town enjoys a salubrious climate and has venerated monuments of all religions- Kodandarama temple a synthesis of Hoysala and Dravidian styles of architecture, Jamia Mosque and the new St.Jpseph’s Cathedral with an attractive shell shaped portico. Hiremagalur which is now part of Chickmgalaur town has an Ishwara temple with a 1.22 metre high curious rotund figure of Jademuni. The temple also has a Yoopastambha supposed to be installed by King Janamejaya during his serpent sacrifice. There is also a Parashurama temple and a Kali shrine.Administrative structure:- The Deputy Commissioner is the functional head of the District. There are various officials both at the district and at the taluk levels to assist him. They include Assistant Commissioners, Tahsildars, Deputy tashildars,Seristhedar, Revenue Inspector, Village Accountants, etc. 

(courtesy chikkamagaluru.nic.in)

 

How to make french press coffee

 

Ground coffee is put in the pot with a capacity of one or two cups

For two cups of water, use four teaspoons of coffee powder.

Put the strainer in to the liquid poured from previous step in to French press. 

After 3 to 5 minutes, coffee will come up above the metal strainer

During this time, press the rod in top lid down till you reach the bottom of French press

While pressing the strainer down, liquid coffee will come up and all the ground coffee will move down the container.

 

Arabica vs robusta

Arabica is bigger bean, smooth taste, expensive, less caffeine. Arabica plants are very sensitive to diseases compared to Robusta.

Robusta is smaller bean, more bitter, more caffeine, less expensive than Arabica, Robusta is not sensitive and can withstand heat and diseases more compared to Arabica.

 

Snapshot of cafe's in india

Cafe coffee day- Dominating the domestic coffee sector in India, it has around 1600 outlets and growing in 200+ cities of India.

 

Barista Lavazza- Currently India's second largest coffee chain marked its presence in 2007, during 2013-14 around 200 cafes were active in around 30 cities of India.

 

Costa Coffee- UK based coffee retailer, commenced its operations in year 2005, it had around 100 shops in 2013 and growing. It is targeting airports, multiplexes to attract premium segments in captive settings.

 

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf- launched in 2008 and operates in 30+ outlets

Starbucks- Leading global roaster, marketer, and retailer of specialty coffee, in 2011 it entered 50:50 partnership with TATA beverages to establish premium stores in India.

 

Au Bon Pain- Place for good bread, operates 30 outlets and growing is an international cafe and bakery chain that has been promoted by Spencers group in India.

 

Dunkin Donuts- US based food chain, setup its first retail outlet in India in 2012 in partnership with Jubilant foodworks which also operates Domino's pizza.

 

Gloria Jean's Coffees- a global speciality coffee enterprise, has partnered with Citymax India which is Dubai based Landmark group, to establish premium coffee retailing.

Other than these mentioned above there are number of other players in the segment like Chocolate Room, Java Green (with Reliance Infocomm), Di Bella, Brewberrys, are active in India. Also many local cafes like Matteo coffea, pastry coffee n conversation, Cafe Zoe, Sunny's, Mocha, Qwiky's coffee, Cuppa, Cafe Buddy, Krispy Kreme exists in India.

Courtesy: Coffee magazines

 

Types of coffee drinks

Espresso- Commonly available drink with extracted coffee liquor and consumed directly as black coffee, also called as coffee espresso shots.

 

Cappuccino- Commonly available in various cafe's, in this foamed and steamed milk is added for different taste along with added sugar based on individual's tastes.

 

Latte- This drink is basically similar to cappuccino, but quantity of milk and coffee varies, usually more quantity of milk and coffee is taken.

 

Mocha- In this type of drink, chocolate  is added along with coffee and milk.

Courtesy: Coffee magazines