# Aromatic Indian Coffee Recipes This South Indian Filter Coffee is Unmatched in Flavor By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-03-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-indian-filter-coffee References: [showmethecurry](http://showmethecurry.com/beverages/filter-coffee-south-indian-style.html) & [showmethecurry](http://showmethecurry.com/beverages/filter-coffee-south-indian-style.html) South Indian filter coffee is both an everyday staple and a luxury across southern India. An alternative to modern coffee brewing, this traditional southern Indian take on coffee has an unmatched flavor that will make you think twice about your [dark roast and your French press](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-moka-coffee-pot). The unique flavor and aroma of South Indian filter coffee can be attributed to the blending of coffee beans with [chicory root](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-faux-joe). To have this coffee black is sacrilegous, and milk is a key ingredient here. You want to brew this delightful warming beverage in a [manual drip coffee maker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breville-luxe-brewer) with a steel strainer.In the strainer, blend five tablespoons of ground chicory-infused coffee beans, half a cup of hot water, one and a half cups of milk and some sugar. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Aromatic Indian Coffee:** Exploring the unique flavor and aroma of South Indian filter coffee blended with chicory root. - **Traditional Coffee Brewing:** Rediscovering the alternative to modern coffee brewing with manual drip coffee makers. - **Milk as Key Ingredient:** Incorporating milk as a key ingredient in the preparation of South Indian filter coffee. ### Where This Applies - **Coffee:** Introducing the traditional South Indian filter coffee to the coffee industry. - **Kitchen Appliances:** Capitalizing on the demand for manual drip coffee makers for a unique coffee experience. - **Dairy:** Exploring opportunities in the dairy industry for incorporating milk as a key ingredient in coffee. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Small-Batch Coffee Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filtr-martini.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Coffee Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiramisu-coffee.md) - [Slow-Dried Coffee Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-pearl-mountain-small-lot-coffee.md) - [Cold Extraction Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-drip-coffee-maker.md) - [Unique Flavorful Coffee Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-syrups1.md) - [Flavored Instant Coffee Variants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/continental-coffee.md) - [Single-Ingredient Coffee Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koppie.md) - [Automated Drip Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delonghi-truebrew-drip-coffee-maker.md) - [Cardamom Cold Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardamom-cold-brew-coffee.md)