Drink Filter Coffee like a South Indian!

The South Indian filter coffee is nearly an institution - one that most thorough bred Tamilians cannot do without, especially popular in the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.

The wafting aroma of freshly brewed filter coffee heralds the new day in most South Indian homes. The ubiquitous coffee filter can be found in the kitchen occupying pride of place, creating a thick decoction that is mixed with the right amount of hot milk and sugar.

Typically filter coffee is served in a stainless steel tumbler and dabarah (container/cup) that is used to cool the coffee. A piping hot cup of filter coffee served with a frothy layer - and you are all set to start the day!

Step 1 To hold

Using your fingers carefully lift the stainless steel tumbler by the rim (as the filter coffee will now be piping hot) off the container (dabarah), and place it aside. 
Now get ready to lift it slowly.

Comments

[WRX STI]

Chai karak!

[jayeshshinai]

wah! kya baaat hai chedda!

[Dipankar]

Can you describe HOW TO MAKE FILTER COFFEE?
That is more important.

[mithula]

Will make a note of that!
shall make a DIY for making authentic south indian filter coffee soonish :)

[deftones2]

i guess its nice

[Gadre]

Superb!

[jessyratfink]

Awesome! And the pictures on the last step are perfect!

[SinAmos]

Crazy Coffee Skills, man.

[Turpis]

You should totally turn this into a book series. The How to... (cook, have etiquette, etc.) Like a South Indian.

I'd duy it.

[mithula]

Hi! Thanks for the comments, always happy to share :)
@pyelitegamerro76 good question! The pouring does start from the tumbler being close to the container and then is dragged higher up.
How to make South Indian filter coffee (preparation of the decoction) is a unique process on its own!

[eternal_me1]

Bengalis use a miniature clay pot to drink their tea and coffee called a 'bhar' (said with a nasal sound) which is disposed after use.

[9w2xyz]

In Malaysia... we use large tin mugs.. the kind you go camping with. Enamel ones are absolutely good. I dislike steel and aluminum. Flavour wise.

The idea is to create air bubbles and cool. Indians take their tea close to BOILING HOT. Needless to say.. you can do this with tea. Except.. the Indians boil their water AND the tea at the same time. Then the milk goes in. You want to get froth like a good head of beer... like crema in an expresso.

While you are at it. You may want to try a Malaysian chinese local drink. Mix tea and coffee, milk and sugar. Froth. Add ice cubes... enjoy.

[darus67]

Interesting.

Does the pouring start with the cups already far apart or do you start pouring close together and separate them as the pour continues?

[piperjon]

MMMMmmm!!! I looove coffee, and would absolutely love to try this. And I second the kudos on the cultural instructables, I really enjoy these. I would love to see an 'ible on making the coffee too, now that we know how to drink it. Great job! - Pj

[pyelitegamerro76]

great job on the cultural instructables. they are always interesting, entertaining, and educational. two thumbs up and i would love to see more.

[Kiteman]

Hey, better than a steam injector any day - I'd love to see them doing this in Starbucks!

[NostalgicStone]

Hah me too.
I like it :)

[SABBaS]

Cool instructable, it's always interesting to see how similar things (like coffee) are taken in other parts of the world... now where to get some real indian coffee... :) well, at least if i ever go to south India I'll be able to drink it like a native :D
Nice pictures, made me smile! :)