South Indian Filter Coffee
South Indian filter coffee, also known as "Kaapi," is a popular traditional delicious coffee preparation in the southern states of India. It is typically made from a blend of dark-roasted coffee beans (usually Arabica or a mix of Arabica and Robusta) and chicory.
The coffee decoction (coffee concentrate) is made by brewing the coffee grounds and chicory mixture in a metal vessel called a "filter" with hot water. The dark, strong decoction is then mixed with hot milk and sugar to taste before serving in a tumbler and davarah (metal cups).
South Indian filter coffee is often described as having a smooth and balanced flavor profile with lower acidity compared to some other brewing methods. The addition of chicory also helps reduce the acidity in the coffee. This type of coffee is suitable for people with acid reflux and it also helps protect tooth enamel due to low acidity.
Overall, it’s a very unique way to prepare a delicious cup of coffee and enjoyed with some tea biscuits or cake.
My in-laws are from the southern part of India and I learned this recipe from my mother-in-law.
South Indian Filter Coffee
South Indian filter coffee, also known as "Kaapi," is a popular traditional delicious coffee preparation in the southern states of India. It is typically made from a blend of dark-roasted coffee beans (usually Arabica or a mix of Arabica and Robusta) and chicory.
The coffee decoction (coffee concentrate) is made by brewing the coffee grounds and chicory mixture in a metal vessel called a "filter" with hot water. The dark, strong decoction is then mixed with hot milk and sugar to taste before serving in a tumbler and davarah (metal cups).
South Indian filter coffee is often described as having a smooth and balanced flavor profile with lower acidity compared to some other brewing methods. The addition of chicory also helps reduce the acidity in the coffee. This type of coffee is suitable for people with acid reflux and it also helps protect tooth enamel due to low acidity.
Overall, it’s a very unique way to prepare a delicious cup of coffee and enjoyed with some tea biscuits or cake.
My in-laws are from the southern part of India and I learned this recipe from my mother-in-law.
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Understand the four parts of a South Indian coffee filter. It has a cup that receives the coffee decoction. This is the lower most section of the coffee filter. It also has a a cup with holes where you add the coffee and it sits right on top of the receiving cup (or the lower cup). The third piece is a tamper which sits gently inside the upper cup with the holes. And lastly, it has a lid that you place securely as the coffee brews.
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Add the ground coffee to the upper cup of the coffee filter. Place that cup on the receiving cup securely.
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Press the coffee powder gently with the tamper and leave the tamper in that upper cup.
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Add the boiling water gently waiting a few seconds in between and fill up that upper cup.
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Cover with the lid and keep the filter on the counter for the coffee to percolate. This takes a few hours. I usually do it at night and let the percolation happen overnight.
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To make the coffee: add 2 tablespoons of the percolated coffee or decoction as it’s called, in a tumbler or a coffee cup. Traditionally filter coffee is served in a stainless steel or brass tumbler placed in a round container, which is called davarah.
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Place the sugar in the round container.
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Add milk to the coffee in the tumbler.
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Now pour the coffee into the container with the sugar and then back into the tumbler a few times going back-and-forth from a little bit of height. This helps the sugar dissolve and also create a little bit of milk froth. Please note that if you’re uncomfortable with this pulling process, just add sugar to the coffee and stir with a spoon.
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And your filter coffee is ready. Serve with some tea biscuits or cake and enjoy!
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