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FILTER COFFEE RECIPE

Filter Coffee Recipe | Filter Kaapi

Authentic South Indian filter coffee made with freshly brewed decocotion.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Indian
Servings 1
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ tbsp coffee powder
  • 60 ml hot water
  • 100 ml boiling milk
  • 1 tsp sugar can increase or decrease to taste

Instructions
 

  • Before assembling the coffee filter check whether there are any clogged pores in the filter. If not you can assemble the filter and proceed. If you notice any clogged pores, just show the pores of the filter over a low flame for 2 minutes and then proceed.
  • First add a layer of sugar(¼ tsp), then add the coffee powder, then place the umbrella attachment of the filter.
  • Now slowly pour the hot water over the umbrella attachment and close with the lid.
  • Leave the filter undisturbed for at least 15 minutes.
  • During this time, you can start boiling the milk. The milk should be boiling hot while adding to the decoction.
  • After 15 minutes, check whether all the water has been absorbed by the coffee powder. If not wait for a few minutes.
  • Then transfer the collected decoction and sugar to a glass. Add milk slowly.
  • Mix and froth everything together by pouring back and forth using two glasses for a better taste and serve.
  • Coffee is an acquired taste and hence you can see how the strength of the brewed coffee suits you. You can increase or decrease the decoction added to the milk to your preference.

Notes

Recipe notes
  • If using pure coffee powder without chicory add 2 tbsp coffee powder and 80 ml of water.
  • Many store bought blends contain even 40% chicory. In those cases you can add 100 ml water for 2 tbsp coffee powder.
  • Full fat milk gives an excellent texture to the coffee. But you can use skimmed / standardized milk too.
  • Experiment milk/decoction ratio according to your palate. We like ours on the stronger side. So this recipe yields a strong cup of coffee. If you want a lighter coffee reduce the amount of decoction added to the milk.