Coffee is a beverage that is prepared in different processes in different countries. Coffees can be cold coffee or hot coffee. We all have tasted coffees in different coffee shops, but a cup of filter coffee is always an ideal choice for the people who are visiting South India.
South Indian filter coffee is a creamy frothy coffee served in a tumbler and brewed using a stainless-steel coffee filter. In other parts of India where normal coffee is considered to be very popular but in South India a brewing filter coffee is more preferred by the locals because it produces much better froth than instant coffee.
In this article we explain the easy steps to make filter coffee:
In order to make filter coffee, we need a set of ingredients to be handy. All we need are:
- A tumbler
- A coffee filter
- A small pot to serve the coffee
- 3 tablespoons of coffee powder
- 250 ml milk
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
To make a filter coffee one must follow these steps:
- Fix up the traditional coffee filter and upper compartment in the lower. Add 3 tablespoons of coffee powder to the upper compartment and press down the cover firmly. Cover the lead with the attached umbrella.
- Pour the hot boiling water on top of the umbrella in the upper compartment and wait until the water level reaches the brim.
- Keep the led covered for 3-4 hours until the coffee is collected in the bottom.
- Now to prepare the coffee we boil the milk and mix 3 tablespoons of coffee with ¾ cup milk. We mix the sugar according to the taste.
- We use a steel tumbler to transfer the coffee between the two until the coffee becomes frothy.
- The coffee is served in a traditional way in a tumbler set.
To enhance the taste of the coffee we can add roasted chicory on the top. We can add 20 to 30% chicory to a coffee powder to enhance the taste. Adding a mix of 2 tablespoons of coffee powder and roasted chicory will make the final coffee stronger. One can also choose not to add milk to the filter coffee. In this case, it will be stronger than espresso.
There are different ways coffee can be made throughout the world. For instance, cold coffee and cappuccino are made differently in Thailand and Japan. Even the process of making cold coffee differs in India. It is always fun to learn how coffees are made differently in various countries. The above steps give a brief description of how filter coffee is made in South India. The process may vary in a different way in other parts of India.
The following are the tips that will enhance the coffee-making process: The water temperature must be higher compared to the other brewing methods. This will help in retaining the temperature which is ideal for making a consistent brew. The ground coffee should be leveled using the plunger without applying any external pressure. This helps in making a strong brew that will serve 2-3 cups. The remaining brew can be used later and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. The traditional foam is made by passing the brew from one vessel to another to create enough bubbles.
Coffee contains a stimulant called caffeine. Consumption of filter coffee increases energy levels as the caffeine is absorbed in the bloodstream after its consumption. Coffee improves mental function as caffeine acts as a stimulant by blocking an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. This helps in boosting mood, energy, and numerous areas of cognitive function. Caffeine helps in activating the neurological system which helps in causing the fat cells to break down to the stored fat. However, this helps in raising the amount of epinephrine in your blood. Magnesium, potassium, manganese, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, and niacin are some of the few significant nutrients found in coffee. Coffee consumers had a decreased chance of Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common cause of dementia in the world.
Wrapping up:
According to a recent study, it states that people who consumed filtered coffee in a day have the lowest mortality levels. Filter coffee contains ingredients that increase blood cholesterol. Consumption of filter coffee decreases the chances of heart attack and thereby reduces the occurrence of premature death.
