Narasu's Sukku Coffee 200g

Temple-town evenings, and the sukku kaapi man cycling past with his brass kettle.

• What: Sukku malli kaapi: a dry ginger drink powder, no coffee
• Pack: 200 g
• Brand: Narasu's, Salem, since 1926
• Best for: A warm evening cup, caffeine-free

What it is

Narasu's was founded in 1926 in Salem by V Lakshmi Narasimhan, known as 'Narasu', and marks its 100th year in 2026. Sukku coffee is its take on the old street-corner drink, and despite the name there is no coffee in it.

Sukku malli kaapi is a spiced drink of dry ginger (sukku) and coriander seed (malli), brewed and strained like coffee and sweetened with karupatti. It is caffeine-free, so it is the cup people make after dinner. Choosing between Narasu's? Sukku coffee for a gingery, caffeine-free cup; Udhayam filter coffee for the classic tumbler; Insta Strong for quick instant coffee.

Tip: Sweeten with palm jaggery instead of sugar. That is how the street vendors serve it.

Goes well with: Palm Era's Palm Jaggery Powder, Sri Durga Palm Sugar Candy (Panankarakandu), Suswaad Mixture

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