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Discover the Rich Heritage of Kumbakonam Filter Coffee
Coffee holds a special place in the cultural fabric of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Offering a cup of coffee to guests is a time-honored tradition. Coffee found its way to South India in the 17th century, thanks to Baba Budan, and gained immense popularity during British colonial rule. Traditional households, until the mid-20th century, preferred sweetening their coffee with jaggery or honey instead of granulated sugar.
Kumbakonam Filter Coffee, often referred to as Filter Coffee, is an iconic beverage from South India. This sweet and milky coffee is crafted from a blend of dark roasted coffee beans (70%-80%) and chicory (20%-30%). It has a strong presence in the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. The coffee beans primarily used in its preparation are Arabica and Robusta, cultivated in the picturesque hills of Tamil Nadu (Nilgiris District, Yercaud, and Kodaikanal), Karnataka (Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan), and Kerala (Malabar region).
Outside India, a coffee beverage prepared in a similar fashion has also garnered popularity. Offering a cup of coffee to any visitor is a cherished custom, and the legacy of coffee’s introduction to South India by Baba Budan continues to influence coffee culture in the region.
Kumbakonam Filter Coffee is more than just a beverage; it’s a tradition, a testament to the rich history and heritage of coffee in South India.
