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If you have driven through Tamil Nadu, you may have noticed a lot of coffee shops along the highway that are known for serving degree coffee, a particular kind of filter kaapi.
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Strong and intense, Degree Coffee is an improved form of filter coffee. The degree of concentration of the decoction is indicated by the term "degree".
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Degree coffee goes well with traditional South Indian morning foods and is ideal for people who like a powerful kick to start the day.
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Well, this kaapi trend traces its roots to the small town of Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, which is known for its brassware.
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A fresh cup of degree-filtered kaapi is heavily aromatic, thick, and frothy in texture. Here's how to make-
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Using a coffee filter, first prepare the decoction. Pour one cup of water and two and a half tablespoons of filter coffee powder into the coffee maker.
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Pour the boiled milk into the coffee tumbler after adding the sugar and coffee infusion.
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The purpose of pouring and pulling coffee is to create a frothy, flavourful beverage by cooling down the hot coffee.
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So, when are you trying this version of filter kaapi?
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