Organic Lupin Coffee - TIKAWA Mild
Alternative to coffee, 100% roasted lupin seeds
Certified organic
Mild taste, 720g
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Organic lupin-based coffee alternative (MILD)
Aromas of popcorn, vanilla and a hint of chocolate! Prepare and enjoy it like coffee!
Coffee, and coffee beans in particular, is one of the most deeply rooted habits in the daily life of the French and, by the same token, the hardest to change. Whether you have to stop drinking coffee or simply want to reduce your daily consumption, this little addiction to this hot drink is hard to shake, so unique is the sensory experience: the smell of hot coffee, that typical taste at the end of a meal, the strength of the drink when you wake up... And until now, no alternative could combine all these parameters.
We had been looking for this alternative for a long time: a real caffeine-free coffee.
☕ A drink that is not so new after all
Tikawa is the rediscovery of an ancient infusion made from lupin seeds (a seed from the legume family) that has been part of human history for at least 4000 years! Mentions of this lupin infusion appear on papyri from ancient Egypt. And, closer to home, Italy and Germany know this alternative well as the one whose taste is closest to coffee. It was about time it arrived in France!
☕ A naturally caffeine-free drink
Tikawa, this excellent alternative with a delicious taste, is naturally caffeine-free and acid-free, produced using regenerative farming practices in Germany, and is the closest drink to coffee you can taste. Unlike coffee, which has a heavy ecological and social impact (comes from far away, questionable working conditions, polluted soils...), lupin is grown here at home and has an incredible ecological footprint.
What's more, it is the first alternative coffee that can be prepared like classic coffee, whatever method you use (machine, Italian coffee maker, filter...). But be careful: even if it is prepared like classic coffee, it behaves differently physically. So you will need to learn the art of making a good Tikawa! To prepare Tikawa Mild, we recommend using a filter or a French press!
☕ Who is Tikawa for?
People looking for a more balanced and sustainable lifestyle, or simply anyone who enjoys a good cup of coffee. It is suitable even for children and pregnant or breastfeeding women. Tikawa is for all of you!
Naturally caffeine-free, gluten-free, soya-free and lactose-free.
Please note: as with soya and peanuts (cousins of lupin), a very small number of people are unable to process certain strains of protein contained in lupin. So avoid if you have a legume allergy.
The lupin seeds are roasted = this product is NOT RAW (without roasting it is impossible to recreate the taste of coffee).
☕ An alternative that adapts to all your cravings
With 2 sugars or plain. With plant milk or without milk. Hot or cold. In a cup or in baking. You decide!
We have even created a recipe ebook for you, to add Tikawa to your everyday meals! > Click here to download it <
We offer 3 varieties: Classic, Mild and Intense
☕ Quick user guide
Preparing lupin coffee is very similar to preparing classic coffee. Whether with a stovetop coffee maker, a filter or a French press, you can easily get the maximum aroma and taste from your daily coffee.
The grind: first of all, the grind is coarser and heavier than classic coffee. So, to prepare a Tikawa, you need to use less ground coffee by volume than for classic coffee.
It swells! Lupin coffee swells much more than classic coffee, because lupin seeds have a higher protein content than coffee beans. This mainly affects preparation in an espresso machine and an Italian coffee maker. Using too much ground coffee will stop the water from flowing through.
If you use an automatic coffee machine, you will absolutely need to readjust the settings (more water, less ground coffee). Otherwise, you risk blocking the machine...
Filter and French press : use 20% less powder than for traditional coffee. This preparation method is perfect for Tikawa Mild!
Italian coffee maker : use around 50-65% of the usual amount of ground coffee (by volume).Manual espresso machine : use around 50-65% of the usual amount of ground coffee (by volume). That is 5-6g for a single and 10-12g for a double shot or a coffee. That said, every machine is different and if you want to use this method, you will need to find the perfect amount for your machine. You can use a tamper to level the surface of the grounds and apply light pressure, but do not compact it too much or the water will not flow through properly. Aim for an extraction time of around 15 to 25 seconds. We recommend Tikawa Classic or Intense for this method.
Lupins are flowers in rich and varied colours, native to the Mediterranean basin. They are grown for their ability to enrich the soil and for their seeds.
It is a local, sustainable alternative to soya. Growing it requires neither pesticides nor fertilisers, and for a long time it was reserved for animal feed.
It is gradually coming back onto our plates in many forms, including roasted lupin coffee.
Lupin seeds are roasted at a lower temperature (depending on the roast, between 180 and 200°C) and for a longer time than coffee beans. This process is gentler and reduces the formation of residual matter and polymers produced during roasting.
Traditional coffee is an acidic product. Naturally present in green coffee beans, the acidity intensifies during roasting. Lupin coffee, on the other hand, is naturally acid-free and caffeine-free.
Good for the planet too! For a daily coffee drinker, per year:
- 75% less CO2 in the manufacture of Tikawa VS classic coffee
- 13 000 L of water used (=1 x 3-min shower /day) VS 126 000 L of water for coffee (=2 baths /day)
- 0 L of polluted water with lupin: no fertilisers or pesticides needed to grow it
- 78% less land used (19m² versus 88m² for coffee)
Coffee has a heavy ecological footprint; it should not be a mass-market product in a world aware of its impact on living things.
☕ Also read our blog article:Coffee or lupin?
Loffee, a recent Biovie partnership!
Tikawa is the work of a partnership between Biovie and the German company Loffee, run by Simon and Jan, who both come from the coffee industry. Their know-how, acquired throughout their careers refining the finest raw coffees, is now put to use in developing and producing their organic lupin products.
Indeed, thanks to their many years of experience, they have learnt and mastered the art of roasting and know that complex aromas need time to develop fully. Their lupins are roasted with as much care as the finest traditional coffees. Their expertise and the various technical equipment at their disposal convinced us to work with them and to offer you their products.
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The lupins come from Bavarian organic farming. They are grown, harvested and processed practically on their doorstep. The whole process of harvesting and making the lupin coffee is transparent. It is also worth noting that their whole team is properly paid and that no one has to work in inhumane conditions, which is unfortunately not always the case in the conventional coffee industry.
For roasting, Loffee uses exclusively blue sweet lupins, a variety with an above-average protein content and very little bitterness. That is why their lupin coffee is so pleasantly sweet and has so much body!
The lupin seeds are roasted in two small drum roasters for nearly 30 minutes at a maximum of 180°C. Everything is also done to ensure that no acrylamide is formed. Thanks to this long roasting, the seeds develop complex aromas and a fine toasted note.
Loffee, a recent Biovie partnership!
Tikawa is the work of a partnership between Biovie and the German company Loffee, run by Simon and Jan, who both come from the coffee industry. Their know-how, acquired throughout their careers refining the finest raw coffees, is now put to use in developing and producing their organic lupin products.
Indeed, thanks to their many years of experience, they have learnt and mastered the art of roasting and know that complex aromas need time to develop fully. Their lupins are roasted with as much care as the finest traditional coffees. Their expertise and the various technical equipment at their disposal convinced us to work with them and to offer you their products.
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The lupins come from Bavarian organic farming. They are grown, harvested and processed practically on their doorstep. The whole process of harvesting and making the lupin coffee is transparent. It is also worth noting that their whole team is properly paid and that no one has to work in inhumane conditions, which is unfortunately not always the case in the conventional coffee industry.
For roasting, Loffee uses exclusively blue sweet lupins, a variety with an above-average protein content and very little bitterness. That is why their lupin coffee is so pleasantly sweet and has so much body!
The lupin seeds are roasted in two small drum roasters for nearly 30 minutes at a maximum of 180°C. Everything is also done to ensure that no acrylamide is formed. Thanks to this long roasting, the seeds develop complex aromas and a fine toasted note.
Best before: 24/02/2027
- Ingredients : 100% pure roasted lupin, from organic farming.
No additives and no chemicals. Caffeine-free and caffeic acid-free.
Mild taste
- Origin : Grown, drum-roasted and packed in Germany.
Distributed by Biovie
- Packaging: 100% recyclable bag, 720 g
- Storage : at room temperature, in a cool, dry place away from light. Reseal the bag well or place in an airtight container to limit the loss of aromas and extend the storage time.
- Best before: 7/10/2026
| Nutritional value per 100 ml |
| Energy 3 kJ/1 kcal |
| Fat < 0.1 g |
| of which |
| saturates < 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate < 0.1 g |
| of which sugars < 0.1 g |
| Protein 0.2 g |
| Salt < 0.03 g |
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Biovie organic certificate
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