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Cappuccino vs Filter kaapi

A cappuccino is espresso with equal parts steamed milk and thick foam. A filter kaapi is strong South Indian decoction with frothy hot milk. The filter kaapi is milder and creamier.

CappuccinoFilter kaapi
Cup EspressoSteamed milkMilk foam DecoctionSteamed milkMilk foam
What it isEspresso with equal parts steamed milk and thick foamStrong South Indian decoction with frothy hot milk
In the cupEspresso + Steamed milk + Milk foamDecoction + Steamed milk + Milk foam
Coffee strength
MilkMedium, lots of foamLots
Caffeine~120 mg~80–100 mg
Size150–180 ml120–150 ml
ServedHotHot
FromItaly / café classicSouth India
Make itSingle or double shot, then roughly equal parts steamed milk and thick foam.1 part filter decoction, 2–3 parts boiling milk, sugar to taste. Pour between tumbler and dabarah to froth.
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Bili Hu · ★ 4.9 (18)

70 30 Arabica Robusta Blend

MediumHoney / pulped naturalWashed
Kalledevarapura Estate · Chikmagalur
Chocolate · Caramel & sweet · Nutty
₹210 /100 g
Hunkal Estate Coffee · ★ 4.8 (35)

Tiger Reserve Coffee Beans

MediumCo-fermented / infusedNatural
Thogarihunkal Estate · Chikmagalur
nuts, cocoa, dark chocolate
₹118 /100 g
D'CAF · ★ 4.9 (13)

D’CAF Comfort

Medium-dark
Chikmagalur
toasted nuts, chocolate, whisper of citrus
₹450 /100 g

Beans for a filter kaapi

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Hunkal Estate Coffee · ★ 4.9 (42)

Filter Coffee Rich

Medium-dark
Hunkal Estate
₹93 /100 g

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