Weekly Roasts: Four Letter Word and One Half

Discover two newly released coffees: a refined culture-washed Indian roast from Four Letter Word, and a naturally processed Malaysian Liberica varietal from One Half Roastery with a tropical profile.

Sep 10, 2025

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Dear coffee lovers,

Last week marked a really exciting milestone. My co-founder and I launched Fathom: the IBD wellness journal on iOS via TestFlight for early access. Fathom supports people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis through personalized lifestyle and wellness insights.

In just two and a half months we built something people can actually download and try, which still feels kind of surreal. If someone you know might find it helpful, they can join the waitlist here. I’d love to get it into the hands of more people who could benefit.

Now, on to Weekly Roasts! For today’s new releases, we’ve got a nuanced, culture-washed Indian coffee from Four Letter Word in Istanbul, Turkey, and a tropical, naturally processed Malaysian coffee from One Half Roastery in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Let’s dive in! 👀

The daily sipper

India Vanamala

Roaster: Four Letter Word
Origin: Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India
Producer: Pranoy Thipaiah, Kerehaklu Estate
Varietal: S9
Notes: Orange Cream, Clove, Graham Cracker
Process: Culture-washed

Note from the roaster:

Kerehaklu Estate, located in Chikmagalur, India, is run by Ajoy and Pranoy Thipaiah, a father and son team.
Pranoy’s father, Ajoy, has encyclopedic knowledge when it comes to agronomy and agriculture - always looking to work in harmony with the local biodiversity. His 35 years of experience at Kerehaklu has helped to mold how they approach not just coffee but life in this quiet nook of India.

Recommended brewing methods:
Hario V60 · Kalita Wave · Origami Dripper · AeroPress · Espresso

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