☕ How to Make the Perfect Indian Coffee at Home (Bru/Nescafé Style)
There’s nothing quite like a steaming cup of strong, frothy Indian coffee to start your day or wind down in the evening. Whether you're a fan of Bru’s bold chicory blend or Nescafé's smooth roast, this simple guide walks you through crafting the ultimate cup — creamy, aromatic, and just the way you like it!
🧂 Step 1: Choose Your Coffee Brand – Bru or Nescafé?
Your journey to the perfect cup begins with choosing your coffee base:
- Bru Instant Coffee: A South Indian favorite, combining coffee with chicory for a rich, earthy flavor — perfect if you like your coffee strong and bold.
- Nescafé Classic: A smooth, full-bodied instant coffee that delivers a clean taste, great for those who enjoy a balanced and less bitter brew.
💡 Tip: For an authentic filter coffee vibe, Bru wins with its chicory blend. Prefer a smoother, café-style coffee? Go with Nescafé.
🥛 Step 2: Boil the Milk (or Vegan Alternative)
Use full-fat milk for creaminess. If vegan, choose soy, oat, or almond milk.
- Pour the required amount of milk into a saucepan.
- Heat gently and stir to prevent skin from forming.
- Once it reaches a rolling boil, turn off the heat and set aside.
📝 Avoid overboiling — it can affect flavor and texture.
💧 Step 3: Prepare the Coffee Decoction
Now, create your coffee concentrate:
- Add 1–2 tsp of Bru or Nescafé into a cup.
- Pour in hot water (just off the boil).
- Stir until completely dissolved.
💡 For extra authenticity, add a pinch of chicory powder if not using Bru.
🥣 Step 4: Mix Milk and Decoction
This is where the magic happens:
- Pour hot milk into your coffee cup, leaving room for decoction.
- Add decoction to taste — usually a 1:3 ratio (decoction:milk).
- Stir gently to blend.
📝 Stronger taste? Add more decoction. Milder? Use less.
🍬 Step 5: Sweeten Your Coffee
Add sugar while the coffee is still hot so it dissolves easily.
You can use:
- Regular white sugar
- Sugar (for a rustic, caramel-like taste)
- Coconut sugar or stevia (healthier alternatives)
💡 Start with 1–2 teaspoons and adjust to your liking.
🌬️ Step 6: Froth It Up (Optional but Recommended)
To get that café-style finish:
- Use a milk frother OR
- Pour the coffee back and forth between two cups for a thick froth
📝 No frother? Whisk the milk or shake it in a sealed jar before pouring.
☕ Step 7: Serve the Traditional Way
For that true Indian coffee house feel:
- Serve in a dabarah-tumbler set (steel cup and saucer)
- Pour between both vessels 2–3 times — this creates the frothy top and cools the drink naturally.
💡 This method also mixes the flavors thoroughly.
✅ Tips & Final Thoughts
- Always use fresh hot milk, not reheated mil
- Adjust sweetness, milk, and decoction to suit your personal taste.
- Enjoy it with biscuits, pakoras, or a rainy day 🌧️.
- For health-conscious drinkers, try jaggery or nut-based milks.
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