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Cortado vs Filter kaapi

A cortado is espresso cut with an equal amount of warm milk. A filter kaapi is strong South Indian decoction with frothy hot milk. The cortado tastes more of coffee; the filter kaapi is milder and creamier.

CortadoFilter kaapi
Cup EspressoSteamed milk DecoctionSteamed milkMilk foam
What it isEspresso cut with an equal amount of warm milkStrong South Indian decoction with frothy hot milk
In the cupEspresso + Steamed milkDecoction + Steamed milk + Milk foam
Coffee strength
MilkEqual to coffeeLots
Caffeine~120 mg~80–100 mg
Size90–120 ml120–150 ml
ServedHotHot
FromSpainSouth India
Make itDouble shot plus an equal amount of warm, lightly textured milk.1 part filter decoction, 2–3 parts boiling milk, sugar to taste. Pour between tumbler and dabarah to froth.
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Bitter Waters Coffee

Berry Me Softly ( SCA 88.25 )

AnaerobicLactic, yeast & culturedNew
Ratnagiri Estate
raspberry tartness, caramel
₹1,025
Coffee Plus

Khazad

Light-mediumNatural
Khazad Karadykan Estate
berries
₹490 /100 g

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Hunkal Estate Coffee · ★ 4.9 (42)

Filter Coffee Rich

Medium-dark
Hunkal Estate
₹93 /100 g

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