FILTER  COFFEE

By, Whiskaffair

South India's popular,

This Filter Coffee is, – Popular in South India – Strong – Addictive – Refreshing – Served in a traditional dabara

Add coffee powder to the top compartment of the filter and spread it evenly using your fingers or a spoon. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of granulated sugar over the coffee. This step adds a slight caramelization.

STEP 1

Press the coffee powder gently with the plunger (umbrella-shaped attachment). Do not press too hard otherwise the coffee powder with fall from the pores to the lower compartment.

STEP 2

Top with warm water (not boiling hot) until the filter is almost full. Cover with the lid and keep the filter on the counter to let the coffee percolate.

STEP 3

It will take 3-4 hours for the coffee to percolate nicely and create a thick decoction. You can use the decoction after 15-20 minutes also but it will not be very thick.

STEP 4

Add 2 tbsp decoction in a tumbler. You can use regular coffee mugs if a tumbler is not available.

STEP 5

STEP 6

Top with boiling hot milk.

Add sugar to your taste and mix by pulling the coffee between the davara and tumbler a few times. You can skip the pulling process and just mix the sugar using a spoon. Serve immediately.

STEP 7

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