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South Indian filter coffee being poured between a tumbler and dabarah to froth
BeveragesVegetarianSouth Indianmedium

Filter Coffee

South Indian decoction coffee with frothy milk

TOTAL TIME26 MIN
SERVINGS2 PORTIONS
CALORIES90 KCAL
REWARD XP+100 XP

INGREDIENTS

4 ITEMS REQUIRED
2 P
For the decoction
For serving
NUTRITION TICKET (PER SERVING)
CALORIES90
PROTEIN4g
FAT3g
CARBS11g
EQUIPMENT
South Indian Coffee FilterSaucepanFilter Coffee Tumbler & Dabarah

Execution Timeline

9 SEQUENTIAL TIMED STEPS

1BOIL WATER FOR THE DECOCTION
4 MIN

Bring the water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan over high heat.

2PACK THE COFFEE FILTER
2 MIN

Add the coffee-chicory powder into the upper chamber of the filter and press it down evenly with the pressing disc.

Tip: Pack it firm but not tight — over-packing slows the drip to a crawl, over-loose makes a weak decoction
3POUR BOILING WATER INTO THE FILTER
1 MIN

Pour the boiling water slowly over the packed coffee powder and place the lid on top of the filter.

4LET THE DECOCTION DRIP
5 MIN

Let the filter sit undisturbed so the decoction drips slowly into the bottom chamber.

Tip: The drip should be slow, roughly one drop per second — a fast drip means the decoction will taste thin and watery
5HEAT THE MILK
5 MIN

While the decoction drips, heat the milk in a separate saucepan over medium heat until it just comes to a boil, stirring occasionally to stop it catching at the bottom.

Tip: Watch closely once it starts steaming — milk boils over fast and unattended
6COMBINE DECOCTION AND MILK
1 MIN

Pour 2-3 tablespoons of the brewed decoction into each tumbler, then top up with the hot milk according to taste.

7ADD SUGAR
1 MIN

Stir in sugar to taste until fully dissolved.

8FROTH BY POURING
2 MIN

Pour the coffee back and forth between the tumbler and the dabarah from a height several times until a light froth forms on top.

Tip: Pour from as high as you comfortably can without spilling — height is what builds the froth, not speed
9SERVE IMMEDIATELY
5 MIN

Serve the filter coffee hot in the tumbler set over the dabarah.