6: Filter Kaapi - South India's Take on Coffee
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There are some things in life that need no introduction. They ARE the introduction.  Filter coffee is one such thing.  South Indian filter coffee, to be precise. Here's all you need to know about South India's take on coffee, the history behind it, and why you shouldn't drink it on the go or from a paper cup. 
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