The famous Indian filter coffee has secured second position on the ‘Top 38 Coffee in the World’ list, after Cuban Espresso, which topped the list. The rating list was released by TasteAtlas, a popular food and travel guide, on Wednesday.
About Cuban Espresso and Indian Filter Coffee
Cuban Espresso
‘Cuban Espresso’ also known as Cafe Cubano or Cafecito, is a type of espresso that originated in Cuba. It consists of a sweetened espresso prepared using dark roast coffee and sugar. The coffee is brewed in either a stovetop espresso maker or an electronic espresso machine.
Indian Filter Coffee
Indian Filter Coffee also known as ‘filter kaapi’ is brewed slowly using a simple filter machine. It is mainly found in the southern states of India and is an important part of its culture. It is served in a small glass-like tumbler made of steel and brass.
List of Coffee ranked by TasteAtlas
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Cuban Espresso (Cuba)
- South Indian Coffee (India)
- Espresso freddo (Greece)
- Freddo cappuccino (Greece)
- Cappuccino (Italy)
- Turkish Coffee (Turkiye)
- Ristretto (Italy)
- Frappe (Greece)
- Eiskaffee (Germany)
- Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Vietnam)
The Uniqueness of Indian Filter Coffee
Indian filter coffee has a distinctive blend of coffee beans, typically a combination of Arabica and Robusta varieties.
This unique combination is sourced from rich plantations of south India which are mainly grown in three south Indian states, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Indian filter coffee in comparison to regular cups of coffee has more caffeine, it is considered to be rich in antioxidants and high in fiber. This component of the filter coffee can help in preventing dangerous diseases such as cancer and others.
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