The Kaapi Project

07/10/2026

In 2017, when I started doing KAAPI popups, a good majority asked "Don't Indians only drink chai?"—

And I used to tell them that the moment you travel south of Central India, coffee takes center stage. While the 3 Indian states that account for the majority of Indian coffee - Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala - each carry their own unique languages, foods, and traditions, they are woven together by a shared ritual and a single universal word: KAAPI.

ROOSTER pays homage to this iconic wake-up call with an epic tri-state blend following the tracks through South India's finest coffee country.

We combine shade-grown Arabicas from the misty BR Hills of Karnataka and the pristine Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu, anchored by a deep, punchy Robusta from the lush forests of Wayanad, Kerala. All phenomenal coffees grown with care and sourced through our direct trade alliance with Black Baza Coffee (India).

Across different states, languages, and cultures, one word unites the South at dawn. Bold, soulful, and brimming with life—this is your morning call.

Built for milk, jaggery, and strong espresso shots. It’s a classic, nostalgic, high-energy morning brew. Best brewed on a South Indian Filter pot, Moka Pot, Espresso machine or French Press.

Available as Beans/Grounds and Decoction 🤙🏽🔥

01/10/2026

FiXe has been updated with our new season microlots from BR Hills Karnataka ✨ if you love your Batch Brews and flat whites these coffees are your jam 🤙🏽❤️

PB - Juicy with mango nectar notes in the cup, this coffee as a Batch Brew is just sensational. You can enjoy this as a flat white too 🥭
Yellow Honey - Distinctive acidity, with a long finish, this is probably where you'd start if you're transitioning into Batch Brews from Long Blacks. Very floral and easy drinking as a black coffee or with milk 💛
Anaerobic Naturals - a 96 hour fermented microlot that has a ripe fruit aroma. As a batch brew it is very approachable but as a milk coffee it is funky with unmistakable jammy flavours in the cup 🤙🏽🍑
You can buy FiXe as a Decoction or as Beans - individually - products tagged for your reference or shoot me a message.

01/10/2026

There is a distinct magic to waking up on a Southern Indian sleeper train at dawn. As the tracks curve through mist-shrouded hills and green plantations, a throaty, rhythmic call cuts through the early morning air 😁 It is the steaming-hot announcement that coffee is on its way...

30/09/2026

Three states. Three origins. One iconic morning call.
New Drop 💥

13/09/2026

(ഇരുട്ടി — "It is dark")

Dark Roast Single-Origin Robusta

Deep, unapologetic, and comforting. IRITTI takes its name from the Malayalam word for "it is dark"—a nod to both its bold roast profile and the rich, shadowed food forests of Wayanad, Kerala where these beans are grown.

Sourced as green beans directly through our alliance with Black Baza Coffee, this high-altitude, 100% shade-grown Robusta is roasted in small batches right here in Melbourne. Crafted to honour the authentic, soul-warming ritual of North Malabar Kattan Kaapi (black coffee), IRITTI delivers a syrupy, full-bodied cup bursting with dark cocoa, warm spice, and zero acidity.

Beans / Grounds & Brewed Concentrate (100% Pure Coffee or 80/20 Chicory Blend (Traditional)

07/09/2026

06/09/2026

"It is dark"
​Deep, unapologetic, comforting
Stay tuned ✨🤙🏽🔥

27/06/2026

[💥NEW DROP💥] Do you enjoy a Flat White or Batch Brew (black filter coffee) now and then? If so the FiXE is for you!

Much of my love for Melbourne's coffee culture was cemented between 2014-2017, running a bike rickshaw startup in Fitzroy. My mate Tim and I used to regularly ride up to one of the many hipster cafes tucked away in the laneways of Fitzroy and Collingwood. Leaning our bikes against the cafe window, lazy to lock up, smart to keep watch! This is where over copious flat whites and bottomless batch brews, we discussed ideas, met riders for tryouts and enjoyed the sun!

The time also sparked my idea for kaapi and 8 years in, we have some fantastic coffees we source directly from our partner farms that are an exceptional choice to make a juicy Northside favourite Batch Brew (Batchy) or a smooth floral Flat White.

[June 2026] Crafted with our medium roast blend of Single Origin washed Arabica and Arabica Peaberry coffees from BRT Hills Tiger Reserve, KN (India).

Let me know your thoughts if any? Thank you for your time and support! See you around.

Cheers,
Suraj

07/06/2026

So refreshing to meet TV superstars who are extremely grounded and supportive!

~ Throwback ~ The Master Swish & Pour, circa 2021

📸 Matt Alice Gary 🤙🏽💛 Loki's guest invites at the event we co-hosted.

Why today? Oh I just finished reading Matt's memoir, Big Mouth. An absolute pleasure to read his writing and brought back memories of his huge personality!
Enjoy the long weekend y'all!

28/05/2026

Filter 🇮🇳 Coffee. with a spot of milk ✨

Smooth As 🤙🏽