Kaapi

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Kaapi(South Indian filter coffee) is the heart and soul of South India. It is hard for us South Indians to pass a day without having at least one cup of this strong and dark, yet sweet beverage. Espressos and lattes cannot compare to our traditional kaapi.


Preparation of this kaapi is a delicate art. Firstly, delicious coffee beans are picked, roasted and ground nicely. Some chickory is added to give aroma and colour to the coffee. This powder is then added to a filter, traditionally made of brass, and then hot water is poured on it. The decoction is prepared by allowing this to settle for about 10-15 minutes. The stronger the decoction, the better the taste.


Kaapi is then prepared by mixing this decoction with fresh cow's milk, sugar and a tad bit of love, by pouring it back and forth using a dabarah set(a saucer of sorts and a tumbler) till it froths. This froth makes the kaapi special. The pouring of the coffee back and forth helps aerate the drink, mixes the milk, sugar and decoction well, and brings it to an ideal drinking temperature.


Coffee serves as an energy booster to people who want to pull an all nighter. It is tradition for the people of the house to read the newspaper while sipping their cup of coffee. Guests are usually greeted with a cup of this warm, soothing beverage. It makes them feel welcome.

                                                         -Nithyasri.S

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