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The Big Story: Filter Coffee
Introduction The Roots of Filter Coffee
Filter coffee holds a cherished Before the hiss of steam and the
space in both homes and cafés, whir of grinders announced the
its comforting aroma and espresso era, filter coffee
mellow strength marking the occupied the heart of daily
start of countless mornings. rituals. Its roots stretch back
Over recent decades, however, centuries, with each region
espresso-based drinks have adopting its own method for
surged in popularity, coaxing flavour from ground
dramatically altering the beans. In the South Indian
landscape of global coffee tradition, filter coffee is brewed
culture. The urban environment with chicory, producing a robust
now brims with flat whites, yet smooth concoction. In
cappuccinos, lattes, and Scandinavia and North America,
macchiatos, each representing a the drip method became king:
style shaped by the espresso paper filters and gravity working
machine’s influence. in tandem to create a clean,
aromatic cup.
Despite being confronted by this
“Espresso Revolution,” filter For generations, filter coffee was
coffee has not only survived, but synonymous with home
it has also adapted, thrived, and comfort. Early mornings would
claimed its rightful place echo with the soft gurgle of
alongside the new order. percolators, and the air would fill
with the promise of a new day.
This is the story of resilience: Its accessibility and affordability
how filter coffee, with its made it not just popular, but
simplicity and tradition, has democratic.
weathered the onslaught of
espresso and continues to
flourish.
Pic credit: Rawwkim
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