All Guides
CoffeeFilter CoffeeChicoryBuying Guide
Best Chicory Filter Coffee in India
What to look for in a chicory filter coffee: stated ratio, coffee quality, grind, roast date and price per kg, plus which ratio suits which cup.
5 min read
Search for "chicory filter coffee" or "best filter coffee" and you will find dozens of brands. Most of them differ on three things: the quality of the coffee side, the chicory ratio, and how fresh the powder is. Here is how to choose.
What to Look For
- A stated ratio. Good brands print the split (80:20, 70:30) on the pack. "Coffee-chicory mixture" with no numbers tells you nothing about strength or cost.
- What the coffee is. Arabica gives sweetness and aroma; Robusta gives bite and crema. A chicory blend built on Arabica tastes rounder, because the chicory already supplies the body.
- Fine filter grind. Filter coffee needs a fine grind for the traditional steel filter. A coarse grind gives a thin decoction.
- Roast date. Ground coffee goes flat within weeks. Pick a seller who roasts to order.
- Price per kg, not per pack. Packs vary from 200g to 1kg. See price per kg compared.
Which Ratio?
| Ratio | Cup | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 90:10 | Bright, aromatic, a touch of mellowness | Black filter coffee, light milk |
| 80:20 | Classic balance | Everyday milk coffee |
| 70:30 | Heavier, mellow, less bitter | Strong milk coffee |
| 60:40 / 50:50 | Thick, dark, bittersweet | Very milky coffee, large batches |
Our Picks
Gray Cup's Value Blends come in four ratios, roasted medium and ground for the filter, in 500g and 1kg packs. If you want an Arabica-forward cup with just a touch of chicory, the 90/10 blend is the one.
Related Reading
Coffee vs chicory, best filter coffee powder in India and Cothas vs Gray Cup.