A couple of weeks ago, an acquaintance gave me some Indian coffee to try at home, along with a small percolator with which to make it. We put several spoonfuls of the coffee into the top of the percolator, and then poured some boiling water into the top.
Made by the Brooke Bond company, the result was more like espresso than your usual filtered coffee, strong and full bodied. I was told that the usual practice is to use a lot of milk and sugar in the mix, which was fine with me, as I tend to do the same anyway.
Brooke Bond is actually more known for its tea products than its coffee. Founded in 1845, Arthur Brooke first opened a Tea Shop in Manchester, England. Apparently, there was never a "Mr. Bond." Mr. Brooke used the name simply because he liked the sound of it.
Now part of the Unilever company, the Brooke Bond name is still being used in other parts of the world, particularly India. Coffee in India is grown mainly in the southern regions, especially in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, all of which are in the southwest. Good quality coffee Indian coffee is classified as "Arabica Plantation," in which the best grade is "A." Some of the world's most popular robustas are also from India, where improved washing techniques have enhanced the flavour of the coffee to a considerable degree, especially for those who enjoy espresso.
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