Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Boil Water

   Pour 1/2 cup of hot water into a small saucepan and place it on the stove to boil. This water will be used to make the coffee decoction.

2. 2.Prepare Coffee Grounds in Press

   Take a South Indian filter coffee press. Add 3 to 3.5 heaped tablespoons of coffee granules (80% coffee & 20% chicory mix) into the sieve part of the press. Lightly press the coffee granules with the provided presser. The idea is not to make it too compact or too porous.

3. 3.Assemble the Coffee Press

   Place the decoction collector at the bottom. Then, place the sieve with the coffee granules on top of it. Insert the presser lightly on top of the coffee granules. Cover the press with its lid.

4. 4.Pour Hot Water for Decoction

   Carefully pour the hot water (from Step 1) into the top part of the assembled coffee press. The water will slowly percolate through the coffee grounds and collect as decoction in the bottom chamber. Allow it to sit for 20 minutes for the decoction to form.

5. 5.Alternative Decoction Method (if no press)

   If you don't have a South Indian coffee press, place a muslin cloth inside a small sieve and put 2 heaped tablespoons of coffee granules into it. Lightly press the coffee with the back of a spoon. Pour hot water over the coffee in batches (2-3 times) to extract the decoction into a bowl placed underneath. This method also allows the water to slowly drip and extract the coffee flavor.

6. 6.Heat Milk with Sugar

   Pour 1 cup of full-fat milk into a saucepan. Add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar (or to your personal preference) to the milk. Turn on the flame and bring the milk to a rolling boil.

7. 7.Prepare Coffee for Serving

   Take the traditional dabara (cup and glass set) for serving. Pour the desired amount of coffee decoction into the small cup. Retain a little decoction to top it off later.

8. 8.Combine Milk and Decoction

   Pour the hot, boiled milk into the cup with the decoction. Then, pour the remaining decoction on top of the milk. Serve immediately.