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South Indian Filter Coffee

Classic kaapi: strong, milky and frothed between tumbler and dabara.

⏱2 mins
☕20 ml concentrate
⭐Easy
🍽Serves 1
🥛Hot milk

Save about ₹100–133 a glass: ₹150–180 at a café or restaurant vs about ₹47–50 at home.

Approximate. Home cost = 20 ml of STIR at ₹350 per 200 ml, plus ₹12–15 of milk. Other ingredients not included.

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat the milk until it just starts to boil.
  2. 2
    Add STIR Filter and sugar to the tumbler.
  3. 3
    Pour in the hot milk.
  4. 4
    Pour between tumbler and dabara from a height 3–4 times until frothy.
  5. 5
    Serve hot in the tumbler and dabara.
STIR Filter Coffee Concentrate
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STIR Filter (80% coffee, 20% chicory) gives the bold, slightly bitter body and aroma that South Indian-style coffee needs.

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  • Ready in under a minute
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Tips

  • The froth comes from pouring from a height; don't skip it.
  • Full-cream milk gives the classic body.

Variations

  • Use jaggery instead of sugar
  • Make it stronger with 30 ml STIR Filter

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a filter or decoction?
No. STIR Filter is ready-made filter coffee concentrate: just add it to hot milk.
What is the coffee-to-chicory ratio?
STIR Filter is 80% coffee and 20% chicory, the classic South Indian blend.
Can I make it with water?
Filter coffee is traditionally milky, but you can use half water, half milk for a lighter cup.
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