Ayurvedic Dravya · Beverage · — kcal / 100g

South Indian filter coffee

Also known as: kaapi, filter kaapi

Chicory-blended decoction with hot frothed milk — milk and sugar blunt coffee's vata edge; still a stimulant that borrows from tomorrow.

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South Indian filter coffee — Ayurvedic Beverage & USDA Nutrition

South Indian filter coffee — Rasa: Bitter, Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Mildly Increases (+1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Bitter, Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Varsha · Morning

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Chicory-blended decoction with hot frothed milk — milk and sugar blunt coffee's vata edge; still a stimulant that borrows from tomorrow.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Slow-drip decoction through the brass filter, mixed with hot milk and modest sugar; one strong morning tumbler is the tradition.

Classical Provenance: South Indian tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • after breakfast, not before
  • traditional davara-tumbler frothing

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: insomnia, anxiety (afternoon onward)
  • Contraindication: acidity (empty stomach)
  • Contraindication: vata excess (more than one daily)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for South Indian filter coffee

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tumbler (180g):

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