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Flat white vs Filter kaapi

A flat white is a strong, small latte with thin, silky milk. A filter kaapi is strong South Indian decoction with frothy hot milk. The flat white tastes more of coffee; the filter kaapi is milder and creamier.

Flat whiteFilter kaapi
Cup EspressoSteamed milkMilk foam DecoctionSteamed milkMilk foam
What it isA strong, small latte with thin, silky milkStrong South Indian decoction with frothy hot milk
In the cupEspresso + Steamed milk + Milk foamDecoction + Steamed milk + Milk foam
Coffee strength
MilkMedium, thin foamLots
Caffeine~120 mg~80–100 mg
Size150–180 ml120–150 ml
ServedHotHot
FromAustralia & New ZealandSouth India
Make itDouble shot (or double ristretto) with 120–140 ml milk steamed to thin, glossy microfoam.1 part filter decoction, 2–3 parts boiling milk, sugar to taste. Pour between tumbler and dabarah to froth.
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Beans for a flat white

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Hunkal Estate Coffee · ★ 4.9 (89)

Aranya Gold Coffee Beans

Medium
Thogarihunkal Estate · Chikmagalur
Fruity · Berry · Citrus
₹128 /100 g
Bili Hu · ★ 4.9 (18)

70 30 Arabica Robusta Blend

MediumHoney / pulped naturalWashed
Kalledevarapura Estate · Chikmagalur
Chocolate · Caramel & sweet · Nutty
₹210 /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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