Coffee and South India are synonymous in the Indian context because the coffee plantations have put India on the world map as a major producer of coffee. Karnataka is the jewel in the crown of India in coffee production as the bulk of coffee comes from the state but is also available from the adjoining states of Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh. Perhaps coffee is the only natural beverage with the widest variety, and Coffees of India make the list even longer. Although coffee is a universal beverage and is available worldwide, the Indian types are one of its kinds that inspire many people to taste the incredible beverage that binds people together. Coffee lovers relish the aroma of fresh ground coffee that they consider the ultimate perfume of life. For coffee lovers, South Indian coffee holds a special place that makes them proud.
Coffee lovers can’t stop making bucket lists of coffee types that they want to try out, including the most intriguing Vietnamese egg coffee. To know what coffee is all about and discover the unique drink most intimately by going back to its roots steeped in Indian tradition and culture, you must discover exotic coffee types that originate from India. Although you might not have heard about these coffee types before, you cannot stop admiring its exclusive taste and aroma that could make you forget the attraction of Cappuccino, Latte, and Mocha.
All types of coffee discussed here have one thing in common: these are served to pipe hot with a potent brew that has the right kind of sweetness. Moreover, the coffees mentioned here offer some health benefits as they can provide relief from cough and cold and some other ailments.
Filter coffee
Ask any coffee lover about their favorite brew, and they will not hesitate to mention Filter Coffee that tops the list. Having a sip at the blend of decoction, milk, and sugar with a thick frothy layer on the top served in a small steel tumbler accompanied by a dabarah, you will go through a soul awakening experience. Any die-hard coffee lover will surely not forget to mention the coffee preparation method that is highly dramatic too.
Soon after mixing the decoction with milk and sugar, the process entails swishing the liquid back and forth while pouring it from a height into the dabarah and reversing the process in close cycles to ensure that there is a thick layer of froth formed at the top when serving the coffee which increases the appeal of the brew. As long as you stick to the basics of preparing Filter coffee, the sublime pleasure of enjoying the rich taste remains the same.
Bella Kaapi
Coorg, a quaint hill station in Karnataka, takes all the credit for producing the perfect black coffee that does not have any parallel. The coffee brewing is quite simple, and you need to boil ground roasted coffee in water. The sweetener used for the coffee is not sugar but jaggery, which comes in the form of a small dark lump that imparts a lovely smoky taste. You can add spices like ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon to the mixture to add more variety. Bella Kaapi is the typical Jaggery Coffee that perfectly balances the inherent bitterness of the concoction and the sweetness of jaggery to produce an exquisite taste that lingers in your memory for a long time. The caffeine-rich coffee is perfect to start the day on a high note as you will feel charged up and ready to encounter the challenges with confidence.
Sukku Kaapi
Coffee is an energizing drink with quite a few health benefits, as demonstrated by the Sukku Kaapi, a type of coffee containing dried ginger. ‘Sukku’ is a Tamil word for dried ginger, and herbal coffee is popular across Tamilnadu. Together with dried ginger, the coffee brew uses palm jaggery as a sweetener to produce the herbal drink that provides ready relief to those suffering from cough and cold. It also helps to provide relief from headaches and nasal congestion. You can add more spices like coriander, pepper, clove, etc., to create different tastes. The coffee is n ideal drink for a rainy day as it brings cheer amid the encircling gloom.
Karupatti Coffee
What Bella Kaapi is to Karnataka, Karupatti Kaapi is to Tamilnadu. The coffee would remind you of the same palm jaggery coffee of Coorg, with the only difference being that the jaggery is unique as it is made by reducing palm sapling. The sweetness of palm jaggery and sugarcane jaggery is the same. The former is healthier and provides relief from various ailments like cramps, cough, and cold when consuming a cup of hot piping beverage.
Once you experiment with the coffee types mentioned above, it is only a matter of time before you become its fan.
