South Indian Filter Coffee vs Espresso

Both drinks start from finely ground coffee, but they take it in very different directions. South Indian Filter Coffee lets boiling water drip slowly through the grounds to make a strong decoction, which is sweetened and combined with hot milk, then poured from a height and passed between two tumblers until frothy, giving a sweet, creamy, foamy cup. Espresso uses only coffee and water, tamped and extracted in about 25 to 30 seconds into a small, concentrated shot. Its hallmark is a dense, reddish-brown crema that carries the aroma and adds a rich mouthfeel.