In India’s specialty coffee scene, the South has long dominated the conversation. But deep in the hills of Nagaland and Assam, with their unique geo-climatic characteristics, are small farms are producing beans with delicate acidity, floral notes, and a flavourful complexity. These complex brews are now available at 'alag.' a women-led café in Siolim, Goa.
alag. is a sanctuary for those craving stillness in a fast-paced world of hyperactivity. You’ll find it behind grainy walls, shaded by coconut trees, humming with the sounds of birds and soft curated playlists. It’s a place for slow sips and long thoughts, for exchanging postcards or simply watching light dance across tabletops.
"alag. isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay. We’re building something slow, exclusive, and deeply resonant. Not to exclude, but to preserve intimacy and meaning"Team alag.
From their menu, try the 24-hour marinated Egg Sando, the delicately crisp Smoked Pork Sando made with traditional Assamese meat, or a slice of the Cloud Cheesecake. Pair it with their Saigon Coconut Coffee, a Dirty Matcha, or the surprisingly refreshing Basil & Cucumber Cooler. And don’t forget their freshly-baked chunky Matcha or Almond Croissant cookies.
What makes alag. stand apart from its contemporaries is its multi-layered identity and approach to building a community. Beyond the café is a lounge — a dedicated space designed for deep work and creative clarity. There’s also alag.together, a loyalty program built not just on repeat visits, but on shared values and connection. And recently, they have launched a magazine that spotlighting kindred spaces in Goa that honour the culture of slow living. It’s all part of a larger philosophy, one that favours intention and ritual.
Away from the excess that coffee culture is heading towards, alag. is your friendly neighbourhood coffee shop, perfect for readers, dreamers, and wanderers alike.
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