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Macchiato vs Filter kaapi

A macchiato is espresso with just a spoonful of foam. A filter kaapi is strong South Indian decoction with frothy hot milk. The macchiato tastes more of coffee; the filter kaapi is milder and creamier.

MacchiatoFilter kaapi
Cup EspressoMilk foam DecoctionSteamed milkMilk foam
What it isEspresso with just a spoonful of foamStrong South Indian decoction with frothy hot milk
In the cupEspresso + Milk foamDecoction + Steamed milk + Milk foam
Coffee strength
MilkA dashLots
Caffeine~120 mg~80–100 mg
Size40–60 ml120–150 ml
ServedHotHot
FromItaly / café classicSouth India
Make itA single or double shot 'stained' with a spoonful of milk foam.1 part filter decoction, 2–3 parts boiling milk, sugar to taste. Pour between tumbler and dabarah to froth.
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Tulum Coffee · ★ 5.0 (11)

Pulneys - Dark Roast - Cacao Nibs

DarkHoney / pulped naturalWashed
Cold Brew Farm · Pulney Hills
Chocolate · Caramel & sweet
₹242 /100 g
D'CAF · ★ 4.9 (13)

D’CAF Comfort

Medium-dark
Chikmagalur
toasted nuts, chocolate, whisper of citrus
₹450 /100 g
Boojee Cafe · ★ 4.9 (11)

Medium Dark • Baarbara

Medium-dark
Baarbara Estate · Baba Budangiri
caramelised nuts, figs
₹267 /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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