Looks like its been ages since i blogged, had my own reasons though. I was thinking what should i blog about now that i'm back and after a series of thoughts, this is where i landed. I know many people have already blogged about the art of coffee making in the past and i'm one more in the list but tell me one thing "Do YOU Like COFFee"?? If you are reading this, then chances are the answer is a resounding yes!
To me coffee is more than just a passion, and nothing beats being with your loved ones relaxing and sipping a hot cuppa while enjoying life. It does not matter either if you have been a lifelong coffee fan, or are just now getting into the experience.
Coffee is one of those joys that can be savored by anyone at any time and research has proved that it is the most favored hot drink of the people all over the world. I wouldn't be wrong if i say it is the biggest TEMPTATION ever.
My friends often tell me I make a great coffee and the secret is I believe a cup of perfect coffee should have the flavor of coffee to suit to your tongue . Being a big coffee fan myself I’ve put quite a bit of research into getting it right. Back then the only coffee i knew was filter coffee, later came the instant versions like Bru and Nescafe. Today there are so many flavors of coffee available in coffee houses like Mocha, Cappuccino, Latte, Espresso but nothing to beat the taste of a traditional filter coffee. South-indians are known for this aromatic coffee. Indian filter coffee even migrated overseas in the early 20th century to Malaysia and Singapore.
Like many, even i got a filter this time when i went to India along with the traditional steel tumblers and trust me you can feel the real taste of Filter coffee when it is served hot and frothy in the tumbler.
The filter has an upper chamber with a perforated bottom, the coffee powder is put in this, covered with plunger or umbrella and enough boiling water to fill the upper chamber and then closed with the lid.
It has a lower chamber where the coffee decoction drips and gets collected. The whole dripping process takes atleast an hour. I prefer to set my coffee filter last thing at night, so the decoction is ready to use in the morning. The extra decoction can be either refrigerated or stored in a cool place for the day.
You will need:
Coffee Powder : 3-4 heaped Tablespoons
Sugar : 1 tsp is good enough (for 2 cups)
Milk : As desired
Directions:
Fill the upper part of the filter with coffee powder. Slightly tap on the counter, a few times and place the plunger on the top.
Place the upper container over the lower one.
Pour hot water very slowly. Close and allow the decoction to collect into the lower container.
Heat milk till it reaches boiling point. You may add sugar now.
Add decoction as desired (4-5 tablespoons) and turn off the gas IMMEDIATELY.
Increase the decoction as per taste if you prefer your coffee really dark and strong.
Serve hot and frothy.
There’s nothing worse than a bad cup of coffee. The worst part about it is the expectation of a great cup and then the letdown when that bitter or burnt flavor hits your taste buds.
Here are some tips to avoid the above:
1. Make sure the filter is dry when you are adding the powder to it.
2. Use good tasting water. They say our bodies are made of 90% percent water, well our coffee is too. If you usually don’t drink tap water then why make your coffee with it. Filtered water or bottled water will make your coffee taste better.
3. Never heat the decoction or the coffee once the the decoction has been added to the milk. Reheating or overheating the coffee is a great way to suck the flavor out, so just say no!
4. If you use decoction stored in the fridge, heat the decoction separately by placing it in boiling water.
5. You can also make cold coffee using this decoction.
Making coffee is an enjoyable experience. A ruined cup of coffee is enough to ruin your day.
Hence follow these simple tips when making coffee and you will be rewarded with a great cup every time.
Believe it or not:
Coffee is actually one of the healthiest beverages billions of people consume regularly.
Caffeine in coffee keeps our brains alert and receptive of new information.
Regular consumption of coffee decreases the risk of type II diabetes and many other health risks.
The growing body of scientific research shows that coffee, when drunk in moderation (two to three regular size cups a day) is safe for healthy adults.
Don't let people tell you coffee is a bad drug and should be avoided at all costs.
You know the truth that coffee actually has more benefits than negatives, so enjoy your coffee worry free about hindering for diet and weight loss goals.
Have a great day !
172 comments:
Nice to see you back !!!!
And with a YUMMIE......... post :-)
We had missing you
Have a wonderful weekend
Kareltje =^.^=
Anya :-)
Welcome back..i missed this post ,who doesn't lov this filter coffee, that too in a steel glass,slurp...
Hey my hubby loves coffee.....Iam sure he will grab the whole cup.
Perfect cuppa with foam and everything, Mysore style. Very good, great POST.
Hey Aruna,
Coffee looks real tempting,as i was commenting I realized that I just finished my lunch and had to wait for some time to relish this steamy hot filter coffee..
Great entry..
I surely found this post tempting enough to pen down..
will visit here often..
You couldn't post anything better & yummy than this..... What a cuppa that is... I truly agree, I drink the so called hot cappuccino @ the coffee day, but never enjoyed it, rather was never refreshing.... At least I like the cold coffee better than the hot cappuccino.....
U have posted this so well, the write up & the cuppa is so amazing... U took me back to those days at my mom' place.... Gone are those days forever... I can only long for them, till death.... The filter coffee she made & I helped her with... It is just gone.... I am out after being married, now there is a sis in-law, & more over they don't drink coffee anymore because of their health issues.... I am in tears as I am writing this.... I miss everything.... I wonder why can I not have the happiness of both the worlds.... why just one.... Why only hubby??? I feel this phase is an addition to already existing happiness, but no, it is not like that.... WHATEVER!!!!
that lively picture of that cuppa, kindled my emotions & drained them out.... What a CUPPA????!!!!! U could not have been back with a better post than this.... WELCOME BACK!!!!
Ash....
(http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)
Hey Aruna
i'm not a coffee drinker, maybe once in a week or so but, you are tempting me now...good post and you explained everything verywell...enjoy your weekend with coffee.;))
cheers
Joy Of Cooking
I love filter coffee or to be honest I am crazy about filter coffee, but didnt know how to make it. I have had this only in restaurants, I have to get a filter from india this time and then even I can enjoy filter coffee at home.
A very helpful and informative post! Thanks for sharing it:) But after seeing this, I am craving for a filter coffee now:( Wish I could have this cup of delicious filter coffee...
Have a great weekend!
Hey Anya tx for ur comment. Give my love to Kareltje!
Hey tx Vrinda and guess wat i'm making ur halwa for the 2nd time tomorrow. My hubby and i just loved it!
une excellente méthode avec ce filtre qui au final donne résultat irrésistible
bonne soirée
Sailaja, u told about ur hubby but what about u?
Hey Asha, nevr really got a chance to drink mysore coffee but now i know its the same!
Tx Ramya and hope u got my reply!
Asha one again i'm just touched to c ur comment. This is the love n motivation which keeps me going. Check my reply in ur blog.
Rachana, all u need to do now is go and find an Indian store and u r good to have the coffee!
Jagruti, tx for ur wonderful comment!
Gracias Fimere!
hey baby, u r back with a blast!!!...and your coffee tastes heavenly!! and hats off to your presentation! Love it!
I am not a coffee person but just love the smell of coffee and definitely when brewed it gives a wonderful aroma no one can say they hate it... I use coffee powder for baking and chocolate making but I think after seeing your post I would like to have some coffee nice pics!!!
Wow...i'm gettin the aroma here...
Welcome back! Lovely filtered coffee. I would love a cup in the morning too...
Welcome back,..this is my hubby's fav :-)
Yea, I like coffee to and even more after reading this post! Thanks for the tips, recipe and instructions!
But what I like the best is that you are back in Blogsphere :-)
welcome back with a first class degree coffee
Droolz! Same procedure and brand I prerpare for coffee! My family sips the coffee in a minute!
Welcome back Dear:)
hehe tx Priya!
thanks Ramya, i'm a big coffee person yaa and i wanted a life partner who had the same taste :)
Thanks Cicily.
Thanks Somoo!
Thanks Gulmohar, mine too :)
Thanks a lot for ur warm welcome Renny!
Thanks Shanthi!
Thanks for the welcoming Nandini!
Nice to see you back Aruna...... I am not coffee person but love the aroma. But I must say this perfect coffee picture with wonderful foam and make any coffee lovers to drool over it.
i'm a coffeeholic....your coffee is tempting dear...i do prepare filter coffee 3 times a day....love your presentation and your post...very informative..thanks dear...
hi aruna,
क्या करूं मैं? कहां जाऊं? इतनी खुशी कैसे संभालूं? सच्ची आपकी वापसी पर इतनी खुश हूं कि शब्द ही नहीं मिल रहे उसे व्यक्त करने के लिये. वैसे कहां गायब हो जातीं हैं आप? अब मत जाना प्लीज़...
और ये कॉफ़ी..क्या कहने हैं लम्बे अन्तराल को भरने के लिये अच्छी शुरुआत की है कॉफ़ी से. साउथ की कॉफ़ी मुझे बहुत पसंद है. एक अलग ही खुश्बू होती है उसकी.
woww...love filter coffee :)....sad i dont have the tumbler..sure going to buy next time i m going to kerala :)
Wwow Aruna, glad to see u back dear..hope u had a great time in India...Filter coffee makes me nostalgic, just love it..its has been a long i had it here...
HeY Aruna! It seems you are back with a bang here! Tempting shots..!
Hi Aruna! wonderful tips on filter coffee especially for beginners.Thanks for visiting my blog and for giving lovely comment.You too have a wonderful blog.You r welcome to my blog to give ur valuable comments any time.
That coffee sounds so good and especially good right now when I came back from shoveling snow outside! Glad to see you back :)
I love that pot! I've never heard of that... Nice coffee, mmhhh!
Cheers,
Rosa
Tx Pavithra, missed ur blog. As i said earlier i'm glad to be back.
Coffeeholic...lol that's exactly the word. Me too, a big time!!!Tx Sowmya!
Hi Vandana Ji,
Mujhe bhi bahut khushi hui aapka comment padhke, kya karoon kabhi kabhi yuh hi gaayab ho jaati hoon. Waise is baar India chali gayi thi....phir nahin jaaoongi, i promise.
Thanks Neetu, well if u r interested u can get it in an Indian store!
Hi Priya, i agree with u....coffee definitely makes us feel nostalgic!
Thanks Raji and always glad to c ur feedback!
Kitchen Queen: Glad u liked the presentation and yes it is definitely useful for beginners.
U r right Natasha, having a hot cup of coffee in this snow is romantic n terrific..lol!
Yeah Rosa, its an Indian coffee maker :)
Welcome Back dearie!! You wouldnt believe it I just bought this coffee filter last week and since then I am enjoying filter kafi :)
Hey Aruna,
So I guess you are back with a bang.. luv ur filter coffee dear. I am sure to ask for it when I visit you in May.
You just gave me a free trip back to my childhood days with this post of yours...
Keep it coming..
Madhoo
Oh yeaahhhhhh..that is a mouth watering cup of coffee. I luv filter coffee. I am going to make some now hehe....
wow aruna loved this filter coffee...nice way of preparing...new 2 me, thnx for sharing...vl buy that coffe filter and make it now...its very tempting
http://siddhiscookingexperiences.blogspot.com/
hi Aruna,
It's great to c u back :) and shortly am too making a come back from the hibernation mode :) am glad really to see u tempt us to ur blog with this aromatic temptation dear :) great post and must say it's sure a coffee bible :)
Keep rocking!!
TC
so tempting! my mother in law makes coffee like this..it is so refreshing n aromatic! Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog..you have such a beautiful blog..m gonna follow u!
Renuka
http://cookingyummy.blogspot.com/
like ur filter coffee dear
Welcome back dear... Love ur filter coffee dear... very tempting..
Aruna, I am not generally a coffee drinker but when I do, I like to have a quality cup and your recipe seems perfect. I'm bookmarking this post because I have to try and get myself one of those tumblers that you have there. I just love having those kinds of things. Do you think I'll be able to get one in the US?
The first time I had this coffee I was super hooked! I got my mom and old roommate hooked, along with my daughter :P
Amazing filter coffee,it reminds me of my grandma who's an expert in making people relish with a single cup of filter coffee.That too for this winter eventhough iam not a fan of coffee,i would love to drink a sip of your coffee :) Kewl description aruna.
Wow Parita, i must say same pinch then :))
Hey Madhoo, waiting for u with filter coffee and much more!!!
Yeah Siddhi, am sure u wud love it if u r a first timer!
Hey Thanks Suparna, long time seeing u, its been a while since i visited any of the blogs!
thanks Renuka, glad u liked it!
Thanks Madhu!
Thanks Anu!
Hi Cynthia, glad u liked my coffee. If u want that kind of filter, pls try in an indian store if u have nearby!
Meeso.....lol good to know!
Thanks San, that was a nice comment!
Hey Aruna, I absolutely love filter cofee, can't wait to go home and Have Amma's degree kapi!! This time I will also get a filter from India! Its been 2 years since my last kapi :(, but am going home in March and super excited about it :)
I have to have filter coffee everymorning to survive! nice post!
Oh! I just lovvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeee Coffee and you have posted such a tempting photo of it. I want to have one NOW!!! :) Thanks for the recipe and advise!
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And yes, you have one more to chase your blog! :)
I love traditional filter coffee very much and can never be without it.Now it is time for lunch here and after seeing your pics I feel like drinking coffee now .Thanks for dropping by my blog.
ek lamba waqt khichta hai aur intjaar liye gujrata hai ,kitni wapsi ho jaati hai ,tab jaakar didar huye aruna aur wo bhi coffee party me ,kya kahne ?
is khoobsurat andaaj me aana behad achchha laga .dil ko khushi bhi hui .tumahari coffee pikar jaa rahi hoon .
Thanks for your lovely comments.
I love south Indian filter coffee. You have presented very beautifully and I feel like having it now.
Hi Aruna,
Thanks for dropping by my blog! I hopped over and your blog is truly Tempting!! Would you believe if I told you I'm a South Indian, that too a Tamilian who hates filter coffee.. I don't drink coffee at all! But I'm all too familiar about how coffee makes ppl go wild;-D
Will be back to read your other foodie posts.
Cheers!!
Oh yes nothing like a filter coffee......and you don't get it everywhere.
Hi Ambika, have a safe n nice trip then!!!
Hi Preeti, yeah even my morning starts with a hot coffee!!
Megha thanks for the compliment, glad u liked it!
Aruna,
thanks for stopping in my blog, Your filter coffee reminds my amma coffee. Love it.
Padhu, most of us r in the same boat!!!
Jyoti ji, jee khush ho gaya aapka comment padhke!
Babli its always a delight to c u on this blog.
lostworld: Hey glad u visited me, take ur time now!!
Haddock yeah that is wat i believe!!
tempting cofee :) first time.thankyou so much for stopping by my blog & ur comments. start following you rite now.
Love that cuppa coffee.. wish I could have it now...
Love coffee, especially bru so seeing that bru label there was like ummh...my mom gave me her filter and I still have it with me.. its fun...
I'm not a huge fan of coffee but this post absolutely made it sound so amazing. Great pics and story, way to go, Aruna!
Hi Aruna,welcome back...its so good to see your post after a long long time...love the filter coffee,more than that i love its smell...simply great..and your post is too good...
Hi Aruna ,
First time here....you have a fantastic blog !! Glad to follow you.
My hubby is fond of filter coffee so i'm bookmarking this page. I'm sure he is going to love this :-)
Deepa
Do drop in at my blog
http://hamareerasoi.blogspot.com/ if time permits
Thanks for visiting my blog and following you from here on wards
That was really an interesting topic for me. I love filter coffee and that is the first thing I do when I am out of my bed. The nice aroma wafts thru' the whole house and its feels. really heavenly. We never use instant coffee
Have you heard of Kumbakonam degree coffee. You should taste it once.
Loved the coffee post:)
Though i dont take coffee,it looks so... tempting.
hey Aruna..thanks for stopping by and for wonderful comments...this is good to know abt coffee
Hey Aparna, thanks for ur comment and for following this blog!
Hi Fathima, u can make a similar cuppa at home too!
Nostalgia: Yeah it is fun to use the filter and enjoy coffee in a traditional way!
Thanks Oraphan!
Tx for ur nice welcome Sushma!
Hi Chitra, never heard of kumbakonam coffee!! How does it taste like?
Thanks Prema!
SE u r welcome and glad u visited me!
oh wow love South Indian Filter coffee, going to Indian in Sept getting loads there!!
I have one glass of Iced coffee every morning
Hi Aruna good to see u back dear
Hope u remember me ..
any how nice to see u back again
missed ur yummy entries
i am a cofee lover this time i am also planning to get one if i go back to india .. nice one dear
That filter, silver tumbler and foamy coffee makes me nostalgic dear. Nothing can beat this coffee. Nice clicks.
I am a major coffee-fan myself.. to the point of it being an addiction of sorts :) can't function unless I get my morning and afternoon cuppa coffee. So agree with you, its the best drink ever. nice info on filter coffee too! thanks for stopping by my blog, Aruna, you have a great space here which I am following now.
Welcome back. The coffee sounds amazing.
Chow and Chatter: So u must b all excited then..have a safe trip!
Doggybloggy: Iced coffee is a good idea but prefer having a hot cup to begin the day with!
Foodlovers: Thanks yaa.
Viki, yeah filter coffee does make us feel nostalgic!!
PJ thanks for ur wonderful comment and glad u visited me!
Thanks Pam!
Love my coffee! This is my first visit to your blog. Great blog!!!
Hi Aruna, Thanks for visiting my blog and your comments. I just love filter coffee and cannot live without it.
I have an award for you pls collect it from my blog link http://simplysara07.blogspot.com/2010/02/sweet-avalpoha-with-milk-my-200th-post.html
Aruna, you photos are beautiful. Kudos my friend. I too am a coffee lover. I don't have a steel tumbler like yours but I do have a personal size french press that I use often. And yes, you can tell the difference. Thank you for the lovely post.
what a colorful, well-written, and useful blog you have! this post is full of great tips about my beverage of choice--thanks. :)
wow... u knw so much about food and drinks...it amazes me.. also thanks for teaching me how that filter thing works...bought it a yr back and still hvnt used it....
Love the filter coffee. Esp with davara tumbler. Our coffee taste cant match anything. True winner.
Meow..meow..meow..
Be my Valentine pleeease :-)
Happy Valentine's Day Aruna :-)
((hugs)) Kareltje =^.^=
Such an elaborate coffee making ..it gave the feel of having a hot cup of filter coffee...Gr8 work !!
btw thanks 4 dropping in & 4 ur sweet words..
regards
deepti
Hey Aruna, yours is THE most wonderful recipe blog i must say.Just came across your blog while searching one recipe and ended up reading each n every post,for 3 hours, honestly!!!
Its really good,keep up the good job dear :)
I am not a coffee drinker, but this looks so so intriguing.
There is no match for this coffee.
Now that's what I call a refreshing coffee. Nice to have you back Aruna.
Happy valentines Day
Thanks Kathleen!
Thanks Sara, that was sweet of u!
Thanks Teresa, glad u think that way!!
Thanks Sophie, yeah i know....there will b hardly anyone around who doesn't like coffee!
Thanks for ur wonderful words Grace!
Good to c u Jahnabi, yeah now u shud start using it!
Agree with u Ruchika!
Happy valentine's day to u too Anya!
Thanks Deepthi!
Hi Niveditha, tx for visiting me and those were truly the touching n motivating words!!!
Thanks Angie n Rajesh!
good to have you back Aruna, nice post on filter coffee
Thanks Thomas.
Thanks Preety.
Aruna!
Thank you for coming by to have a twirl around the ballroom floor with the prince of your choice! The fairytale has just begun....come back sometime for more! Yummy food ya got goin' here! Anita
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I've always felt cooking and photography were a natural fit too!
Russ
This looks like an amazing device to make coffee. I enjoy strong coffee too!
Wow loved the filter coffee..
Please do collect your awards from my blog..
Aruna, you make coffee sound even better than it tastes and that's no small feat!
Dear Aruna
Many thanks for visiting my blog and your appreciations.
Wao!!you have such a big followers, no wonder you and your recipes must be very popular Let me see what all you have been cooking and eat some virtually for the time being, as I am travelling
Best wishes
Lovely post, Aruna. Good pics. The cup of coffee in that traditional steel glass is one of my favorites. That's the true flavor of coffee!
The cofee aroma is reaching till here.
Coffee is a serious addiction of mine so I agree with everything you wrote in this post! I love the tutorial.
I am a huge coffee fan!!! Love this post!
Oh,i have learned alot from ur blog.
keep it up.
காபி பற்றிய பதிவு கலக்கலா இருக்கு.படத்தை பார்க்கும்போதே காபி குடிக்கனும்போல் இருக்கு.....கேக் ரெசிபிகள் ரொம்ப சூப்பராகயிருக்கு.வாழ்த்துக்கள்!!
Im not a coffee person myself, but I think my husband would really love this.
*kisses* HH
thanks for dropping by my space Aruna !
And wow you have got a beautiful space here and what a wonderful presentation of the Filter Coffee!
You might see me often around.
Hi Aruna, I am returning the compliment! Interesting post on coffee.
We love good coffee in the morning - what an interesting filter system!
We love good coffee in the morning - what an interesting filter system!
Thanks Aruna ....your words mean a lot and reading this post of your's i feel like start writing on my blogs again !! The coffee is perfect, i have this coffee filter too n this is the best one i think.
I used to make the filter coffee this way only but never knew that the decoction can be stored in fridge too..thanks again !!
Hi Aruna..thanks fr stopping by my blog and posting your valuable comment:)
You have such an amazing space here...and the filter coffee pics..awesome. How i crave for a nice authentic South Indian filter coffee every morning...
Thank u all for ur wonderful comments, means a lotttttt!
Back home, weekend mornings were just not the same without a tumbler or two of filter kaapi.
Just Bliss! Nice post!
mmm!! I can already fel the aroma of south Indian coffee right through my pc screen!..
the pics are very tempting:)
Hello,
Thanks for the Info on Filter Coffee. I'm a big time fan and just luv Filter Coffee.
I actually brought a Fresh And Honest filter coffee machine for my daily use.
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Thanks Again
Marina "Coffee Lover" Lobo
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