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The Ritual in the Cup: Making South Indian Filter Coffee at Home in America

The Ritual in the Cup: Making South Indian Filter Coffee at Home in America

South Indian filter coffee — kaapi, as it's known in Tamil — is having a quiet moment in America, and it's not because of a marketing campaign. It's because people who grew up drinking it are tired of settling for something else, and curious coffee drinkers are discovering that this slow-brewed, frothy cup is unlike anything else in the coffee world.

South Indian Food Is Having Its American Moment — And It's About Time

South Indian Food Is Having Its American Moment — And It's About Time

From dosa pop-ups in Brooklyn to chettinad curry on Michelin-recognized menus, South Indian cuisine is finally getting the mainstream recognition it's always deserved. We break down why this culinary wave is happening now, what's driving it, and why it's more than just a trend.