{"id":947,"date":"2026-01-12T05:29:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T05:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1it.live\/client-site\/achrekar\/?page_id=947"},"modified":"2026-02-09T06:17:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T06:17:37","slug":"research-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/index.php\/research-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Research &#038; Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"947\" class=\"elementor elementor-947\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-106182b e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"106182b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-522c106 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"522c106\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-296eb8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"296eb8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ab76e0 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7ab76e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Research &amp; Development<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f9fc43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4f9fc43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76f8873 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"76f8873\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5fd7b5 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b5fd7b5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dfa144 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"8dfa144\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a62a333 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a62a333\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Product Research and New Product Development<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a93640 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a93640\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"markdown-section-ac0d69b4-003d-46ef-b805-735b5c794dc1-5\" class=\"markdown-section chat-fade-in\" data-markdown-raw=\" Spices are an integral part of Indian food. In India it is almost impossible to imagine food without spices. Indian foods without spices are like baking a cake without sugar. They are synonymous with India not only because they shape Indian foods but also because they have shaped India's history. Since the Middle Ages, Indian spices have had significant value. With heavy demand, the star of the show &quot;Black Pepper,&quot; also known as black gold, was valued at the worth of an individual's life.\" data-section-index=\"5\">Coffee is an integral part of South Indian heritage. In the Southern states, it is almost impossible to imagine a morning without the soul-stirring aroma of filter coffee. Authenticity in this region is defined by the &#8220;Degree Coffee&#8221; a drink so synonymous with tradition that it has shaped the social fabric and history of Tamil Nadu. Since the early trade days, coffee beans from the mist-covered hills have held significant value. With heavy demand, the star of the show, the <strong>Peaberry bean<\/strong>, often referred to as &#8220;South Indian Gold,&#8221; is valued for its unique intensity and rare sweetness, representing the pinnacle of the Indian coffee legacy.<\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4744890 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4744890\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daac1db e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"daac1db\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-897a772 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"897a772\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/microscope-1200x800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-958\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/microscope-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/microscope-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/microscope-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/microscope-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/microscope-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/microscope-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/microscope.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d21a990 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d21a990\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d57abb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d57abb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"markdown-section-ac0d69b4-003d-46ef-b805-735b5c794dc1-5\" class=\"markdown-section chat-fade-in\" data-markdown-raw=\" Spices are an integral part of Indian food. In India it is almost impossible to imagine food without spices. Indian foods without spices are like baking a cake without sugar. They are synonymous with India not only because they shape Indian foods but also because they have shaped India's history. Since the Middle Ages, Indian spices have had significant value. With heavy demand, the star of the show &quot;Black Pepper,&quot; also known as black gold, was valued at the worth of an individual's life.\" data-section-index=\"5\"><section id=\"markdown-section-e9c73ab5-ec16-4099-9ec5-4f8b34b8d331-4\" class=\"markdown-section chat-fade-in\" data-markdown-raw=\" However, unlike earlier times when monopolies dominated spice trade, commerce in spices is now relatively decentralized.\" data-section-index=\"4\">However, unlike the historical eras when trade monopolies dictated the flow of produce, the modern coffee industry has evolved into a dynamic and decentralized global marketplace. Today, the appreciation for speciality coffee transcends borders, with diverse cultures integrating South Indian beans into a wide array of brewing techniques and culinary expressions. This global shift has opened unprecedented trade opportunities, allowing the unique, earthy notes of our Arabica and Robusta varieties to introduce bold new flavours to cafes and kitchens worldwide. As the demand for authentic origin and speciality profiles grows, we are proud to be at the forefront of this evolution, connecting the tradition of the South Indian hills to the vibrant, global coffee community.<\/section><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c65af80 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c65af80\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3023f6 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e3023f6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ada4f6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ada4f6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"markdown-section-ac0d69b4-003d-46ef-b805-735b5c794dc1-5\" class=\"markdown-section chat-fade-in\" data-markdown-raw=\" Spices are an integral part of Indian food. In India it is almost impossible to imagine food without spices. Indian foods without spices are like baking a cake without sugar. They are synonymous with India not only because they shape Indian foods but also because they have shaped India's history. Since the Middle Ages, Indian spices have had significant value. With heavy demand, the star of the show &quot;Black Pepper,&quot; also known as black gold, was valued at the worth of an individual's life.\" data-section-index=\"5\"><section id=\"markdown-section-e9c73ab5-ec16-4099-9ec5-4f8b34b8d331-4\" class=\"markdown-section chat-fade-in\" data-markdown-raw=\" However, unlike earlier times when monopolies dominated spice trade, commerce in spices is now relatively decentralized.\" data-section-index=\"4\"><section id=\"markdown-section-e862b43c-d47b-473e-8b73-9db4fd1e7d61-4\" class=\"markdown-section chat-fade-in\" data-markdown-raw=\" At Achrekar Merchants, we have a dedicated team working continuously to meet increasing customer demands by developing new and improved products and combination blends for global markets.\" data-section-index=\"4\"><p class=\"!mb-0 mt-0\"><strong>At Achrekar Merchants, we have a dedicated team working continuously to meet increasing global demands by developing new and improved coffee varieties and signature combination blends, such as our iconic 90\/10 and 80\/20 Degree Coffee.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"!mb-0 mt-0\">With our focus on quality and innovation, it has always been our mission that every coffee blend is conceptualized and formulated to meet international standards. We strictly adhere to global regulatory requirements for pesticides and moisture levels, delivering world-class safety while passionately maintaining the authentic, soul-stirring flavours of South Indian coffee.<\/p><\/section><\/section><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6baa58a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6baa58a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ad3bd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3ad3bd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-at-11.14.26-AM-2-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1765\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-at-11.14.26-AM-2-1.png 756w, https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-at-11.14.26-AM-2-1-500x321.png 500w, https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-at-11.14.26-AM-2-1-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-at-11.14.26-AM-2-1-600x386.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a97c03 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3a97c03\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8da3db6 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8da3db6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2147e42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2147e42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sensory Tasting<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f250386 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f250386\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"markdown-section-ac0d69b4-003d-46ef-b805-735b5c794dc1-5\" class=\"markdown-section chat-fade-in\" data-markdown-raw=\" Spices are an integral part of Indian food. In India it is almost impossible to imagine food without spices. Indian foods without spices are like baking a cake without sugar. They are synonymous with India not only because they shape Indian foods but also because they have shaped India's history. Since the Middle Ages, Indian spices have had significant value. With heavy demand, the star of the show &quot;Black Pepper,&quot; also known as black gold, was valued at the worth of an individual's life.\" data-section-index=\"5\"><section id=\"markdown-section-e9c73ab5-ec16-4099-9ec5-4f8b34b8d331-4\" class=\"markdown-section chat-fade-in\" data-markdown-raw=\" However, unlike earlier times when monopolies dominated spice trade, commerce in spices is now relatively decentralized.\" data-section-index=\"4\"><section id=\"markdown-section-e862b43c-d47b-473e-8b73-9db4fd1e7d61-4\" class=\"markdown-section chat-fade-in\" data-markdown-raw=\" At Achrekar Merchants, we have a dedicated team working continuously to meet increasing customer demands by developing new and improved products and combination blends for global markets.\" data-section-index=\"4\"><p class=\"!mb-0 mt-0\"><strong>Before creating any new coffee roast or speciality blend, our R&amp;D team performs a rigorous sensory analysis to map out the cupping notes and flavor potential of the control sample.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"!mb-0 mt-0\">Once the organoleptic parameters including aroma, acidity, body, and finish are evaluated, we design a precise roasting profile and formulation. We iteratively refine this blend, comparing it against the control until the match is perfect. Following a critical degassing period to allow the flavors to stabilize, the samples are either sent to international clients for evaluation or put through rigorous in-house brewing trials. Only after final team approval do we release the samples to our global partners to confirm they meet the highest market standards.<\/p><\/section><\/section><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research &amp; Development Product Research and New Product Development Coffee is an integral part of South Indian heritage. In the Southern states, it is almost impossible to imagine a morning without the soul-stirring aroma of filter coffee. Authenticity in this region is defined by the &#8220;Degree Coffee&#8221; a drink so synonymous with tradition that it has shaped the social fabric and history of Tamil Nadu. Since the early trade days, coffee beans from the mist-covered hills have held significant value. With heavy demand, the star of the show, the Peaberry bean, often referred to as &#8220;South Indian Gold,&#8221; is valued for its unique intensity and rare sweetness, representing the pinnacle of the Indian coffee legacy. However, unlike the historical eras when trade monopolies dictated the flow of produce, the modern coffee industry has evolved into a dynamic and decentralized global marketplace. Today, the appreciation for speciality coffee transcends borders, with diverse cultures integrating South Indian beans into a wide array of brewing techniques and culinary expressions. This global shift has opened unprecedented trade opportunities, allowing the unique, earthy notes of our Arabica and Robusta varieties to introduce bold new flavours to cafes and kitchens worldwide. As the demand for authentic origin and speciality profiles grows, we are proud to be at the forefront of this evolution, connecting the tradition of the South Indian hills to the vibrant, global coffee community. At Achrekar Merchants, we have a dedicated team working continuously to meet increasing global demands by developing new and improved coffee varieties and signature combination blends, such as our iconic 90\/10 and 80\/20 Degree Coffee. With our focus on quality and innovation, it has always been our mission that every coffee blend is conceptualized and formulated to meet international standards. We strictly adhere to global regulatory requirements for pesticides and moisture levels, delivering world-class safety while passionately maintaining the authentic, soul-stirring flavours of South Indian coffee. Sensory Tasting Before creating any new coffee roast or speciality blend, our R&amp;D team performs a rigorous sensory analysis to map out the cupping notes and flavor potential of the control sample. Once the organoleptic parameters including aroma, acidity, body, and finish are evaluated, we design a precise roasting profile and formulation. We iteratively refine this blend, comparing it against the control until the match is perfect. Following a critical degassing period to allow the flavors to stabilize, the samples are either sent to international clients for evaluation or put through rigorous in-house brewing trials. Only after final team approval do we release the samples to our global partners to confirm they meet the highest market standards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"postBodyCss":"","postBodyMargin":[],"postBodyPadding":[],"postBodyBackground":{"backgroundType":"classic","gradient":""},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-947","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/947","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=947"}],"version-history":[{"count":52,"href":"https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/947\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1768,"href":"https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/947\/revisions\/1768"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/achrekarexports.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=947"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}