Madras Filter Coffee

Filter coffee

The Madras filter coffee is nearly an institution - one that most thorough bred Tamilians cannot do without. 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.

The secret to creating the decoction of the right consistency lies in the quality of the ground filter coffee powder as well as the boiling hot water that is added to it. Boiling hot water allows the rich flavor of the coffee powder to be released into a thick decoction.

The madras coffee filter is usually made of stainless steel and has two cylindrical compartments along with a sieve press. The freshly ground coffee powder made from roasted coffee beans, usually of the Arabica or Robusta variety is poured into the upper compartment and it is compressed by the long stemmed sieve press.

Pour boiling hot water over it. In a few minutes, the lower compartment will collect the thick brew. This is mixed with hot milk and the desired amount of sugar. Typically filter coffee is served in a stainless steel tumbler and dabarah 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.