Description
Coffee extracted strongly using a special metal filter with chicory-mixed coffee powder, combined with hot milk and sugar, frothed by pouring from high.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Coffee powder(chicory-mixed recommended)
- Milk
- Sugar
- Hot water
Instructions
- Put chicory-mixed coffee powder in the upper tier of a special metal filter, pour hot water, letting thick decoction drip slowly.
- Put decoction and generous sugar in a small stainless cup.
- Pour boiling milk, pour back and forth from high into another cup (Dabarah) multiple times to froth the surface to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Dark roast coffee powder and espresso maker (as a sub to make thick decoction)
Pairing
Masala Dosa、Upma
Trivia
[Hardcore] Unlike North India's tea (Chai) culture, South India has an overwhelming 'coffee culture'. Mixing chicory creates unique bitterness/richness; the 'Meter Coffee' performance pouring milk from nearly 1m high is a must-see.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Deftly pinch the edge of the too-hot-to-hold stainless cup (Dabarah) with fingertips, slurping audibly with the fluffy foam!
Allergen
Dairy