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SUMMARY:MASTERCLASS: The Ritual Art of South Indian Kappi with Shilpa Kotamarthi
DESCRIPTION:Masterclasses offer in-depth explorations of food topics\, presented by experts and accompanied by demonstrations and tastings.\nExplore the traditional ritual practice of brewing authentic South Indian Filter Kaapi (coffee) with Shilpa Kotamarthi\, the founder of Madras Kaapi. She will share her deep knowledge of Indian Coffee\, its history and how filter kaapi is going through a movement globally. \nThe Indian coffee ritual is over 400 years old\, beginning in the 1600s under the Mughal dynasty. Legend has it that a Sufi saint named Baba Budan secretly secured 7 coffee beans to his chest (since the Arabs were fiercely protective of their coffee) on his way back from Mocha (modern day Mecca) to India. His discovery and love of qahwah (coffee) on his pilgrimage spurred him to plant the roots of coffee cultivation in the hills of South India. In the years to come\, the coffee industry developed in regard to flavor and infrastructure through British and Dutch colonial influence. After Indian independence\, the coffee culture stayed strong to its roots and grew in the hands of local farmers. \nThe Kaapi Ritual is a 90-minute ceremony\, and this will be a guided class in pairs to teach you the entire process of brewing kaapi. We will share beautiful stories and conversation during the brewing\, sipping and pouring process. In addition to learning the history behind the drink’s popularity\, you will learn about the equipment\, processes and brewing techniques needed to make the perfect cup at home. We will also discuss the importance of chicory to the process – lending an essential and signature woody & nutty flavour. \nAlong with our brews we will enjoy some paired cafe’ snacks\, including Muruku (lentil crisps)\, Pongal (a south indian breakfast rice porridge) and traditional sweets. Through this experience\, we hope to spread the joy of tasting Indian coffee and to learn the art of making your own cuppa Kaapi! \nPlease specify any allergies or alternative milk preferences at time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate!\n—–\nShilpa Kotamarthi is the founder of the amazing South Indian coffee startup\, Madras Kaapi which is Canada’s first South Asian Coffee brand. Their coffee beans are from the rich hills of south India\, and they roast them locally in Canada. She also runs Mystery Eats supper club and Paati on the Block\, a Toronto based South Indian pantry and meal kit club. \n—–\nThe Depanneur is where Interesting Food Things happen. For more than a decade The Dep has been showcasing Toronto’s remarkable culinary diversity by hosting unique food events.\n@thedepanneur
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/masterclass-the-ritual-art-of-south-indian-kappi-with-shilpa-kotamarthi/
LOCATION:CSI Spadina\, 192 Spadina Ave.\, Suite 501\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T 2C2\, Canada
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