SOFI by Aaramse

Name: SOFI by Aaramse
Brand: Araku Coffee India
SKU: A-SKU081
Price: 3300.0 INR
Availability: InStock

₹ 3,300

SOFI is among the most versatile brewers you’ll ever use. From a concentrated, espresso-like cup to a clean, paper-filtered pour-over, it adapts effortlessly to every brewing style.

Inspired by the iconic South Indian Filter, SOFI elevates tradition with a contemporary design — precision-cut filter holes, airflow vents that prevent stalling, and uncompromising build quality.

No longer limited to Kaapi alone, SOFI’s standardised size and shape make it compatible with industry-leading paper filters like Kalita 185, AeroPress XL, and Sibarist DISC 72. This opens up a world of shared recipes and experimentation.

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Pickup available at ARAKU Coffee, Indiranagar, Bangalore Usually ready in 24 hours

ARAKU Coffee, Indiranagar, Bangalore

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

968 12th Main Road Doopanahalli Indiranagar
ARAKU Originals Pvt Ltd
560008 Bengaluru KA
India

+919000394000

Ships in 2-3 days

Regenerative agriculture

Fresh Roast

Fair trade

Certified Organic

Frequently Asked Questions

SOFI is Aramse’s standardised South Indian filter—a standalone stainless steel, no-bypass brewer that needs no electricity or paper filters. Just add good coffee and hot water for a delicious cup. It features modern design, premium materials, airflow slits to prevent stalling, a WDT tool for even grounds, and a silicone band for easy handling. We believe this versatile brewer deserves a place in modern coffee culture, and we’re on a mission to ensure it thrives.

The traditional South Indian filter varies in size, shape, and material across India. By standardising it (72.5mm diameter), SOFI ensures consistency, allowing people worldwide to create and share recipes. This reimagined filter raises the bar and promotes innovation in modern coffee brewing.

The Weiss Distribution Technique (WDT) is one of the most effective ways to distribute coffee grounds. Using 0.25–0.4mm needles, the WDT tool breaks up clumps and creates an even bed, ensuring uniform extraction.

The airflow vents only prevent stalling from air-lock. Other possible causes include:
Grind too fine → go coarser
Pouring too fast or from too high → lower pour height/speed or use the spoon technique
Grinder producing too many fines
Swirling too aggressively → be gentler
Dose too high → reduce to 15–20g

Pour-over brewers like the V60 have ridges that cause water to slip past the coffee bed, a phenomenon called bypass, which lowers extraction. Low or no-bypass brewers like the KŌNO and Tricolate avoid this, ensuring full contact. The South Indian filter, long in use, is also a no-bypass brewer, directing all water through the coffee bed.

Well then you can. SOFI is compatible with industry standard paper filters like the Kalita 185 and AeroPress XL. It's even compatible is the premium Sibrast DISC 72 filters!

It’s just short for South Indian Filter.

Like all brewing methods, this one has its challenges. To reduce sediment, pour gently using the spoon technique (see user manual) or a Melodrip. Swirl less aggressively, and when pouring from the bottom chamber, stop as soon as sediment appears.

Increase coffee dose or reduce amount of water used.

While the band does significantly improve handling of the brewer it can become fairly warm if the top chamber is filled up with very hot water. This scenario shouldn’t arise when brewing the recommended dose of 15 – 25g.

SOFI by Aaramse

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