The idea for Ruchik Brews first took form in the winter of 2024 during a chance trip to Bengaluru. Raised in Mumbai and London, far away from my roots in Karnataka, my parents kept us kids connected to the homeland through our plates and cups, giving rise to a deep love for authentic Indian gastronomy. However, it was during this recent trip alone that I truly spent time in numerous Darshinis and cafes across the city in the Indian capital of coffee. While coffee culture has come a long way, featuring experimental fermentations and coffee-based drinks with amazing flavour compositions, the soul of coffee in Bengaluru still lies in the South Indian filter coffee. In fact, the name 'Ruchik' itself comes from the Konkani/Kannada word for tasteful or delicious.