Cothas Darshini Special vs Gray Cup Chicory Filter Coffee
Cothas Darshini Special is its lower-priced 80:20. See how it compares with Gray Cup's 80:20 and 70:30 chicory blends.
Cothas Darshini Special (80:20) is the brand's value-oriented blend, made for darshinis and small eateries that go through a lot of filter coffee. It is the cheapest 80:20 on Cothas' site, so it is the fairest test of whether Gray Cup is really cheaper.
Side by Side
| Cothas Darshini Special | Gray Cup Value 80:20 | Gray Cup Value 70:30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratio | 80% coffee, 20% chicory | 80% Arabica, 20% chicory | 70% Arabica, 30% chicory |
| Pack sizes | 200g, 500g | 500g, 1kg | 500g, 1kg |
| 500g price | ₹430 | ₹400 | ₹370 |
| Price per kg | ₹860 | ₹800 at 500g, ₹760 at 1kg | ₹740 at 500g, ₹705 at 1kg |
Cothas prices are those listed on cothas.com in October 2026.
Reading the Gap
At the same 80:20 ratio the gap is ₹30 per 500g, about 7%. That is a smaller gap than against Cothas' home blend, because Darshini Special is already its lower-priced option. Moving to a 70:30 blend widens it to ₹60 per 500g (about 14%), with a slightly heavier, mellower cup and a little less caffeine.
Brewing Lots of Coffee?
If you run a small cafe, mess or office pantry, the 1kg pack matters more than the 500g price: Cothas does not list one, and Gray Cup's 80:20 comes to ₹760 per kg. For bigger volumes, see our guide to coffee for cafes and restaurants.
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