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Coffee with Jaggery

Before refined sugar became ubiquitous, coffee was sweetened with jaggery (gur/bella) or palm sugar (karupatti). This version is darker, earthier, and carries the distinct mineral taste of the soil. It is coffee that feels like it comes from the farm, not the factory.

At a Glance

  • β€’Adding milk to boiling jaggery syrup can sometimes curdle it, so technique matters.

When People Drink This

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Cold winter mornings

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After a heavy meal

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When feeling under the weather

Often part of rituals
Dissolving the jaggery block in hot waterFiltering out impurities from the jaggery syrup
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How This Drink Feels

The sensory experience

molasses and earthy and sweet, with notes of caramelized sugar and coffee ending with a mineral and warm finish

Why This Drink MattersβŒ„
It connects the drinker to traditional, pre-industrial foodways. Jaggery is believed to be healthier and "heating" for the body, making this a popular winter or medicinal drink.

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Origin Story

Rooted in India

πŸ“ India
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Perfect for the Holiday Season

Holiday Pick

A natural companion to the holiday season β€” often shared during cozy winter evenings, festive gatherings, and moments that feel slower and more meaningful.

  • ❄️ Winter favorite
  • πŸ§‘β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Everyone-friendly
  • πŸ”₯ Best served warm
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Places & Everyday Rituals

Where this drink feels most at home

πŸ“Rural householdsπŸ“Organic cafes
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Did You Know?

Karupatti (Palm Jaggery) has a lower glycemic index than refined sugar.

🎈Fun Facts
  • πŸ€“Adding milk to boiling jaggery syrup can sometimes curdle it, so technique matters.
Cultural BeliefsβŒ„
Jaggery warms the body.
How This Drink Is MadeβŒ„

Ingredients

The Base

  • Coffee
  • Jaggery (Palm or Cane)
  • Water/Milk
  • Ginger (optional)

Instructions

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