Telugu · Food & Drink
kaafi
Coffee
Filter coffee, a South Indian morning ritual.
వేడి కాఫీ చాలా బాగుంటుంది.
Hot coffee is wonderful.
The word 'కాఫీ' (kaafi) is derived from the Arabic word 'qahwa', which referred to coffee as a beverage. The use of this term in Telugu reflects the influence of trade and cultural exchanges between Arab traders and the Indian subcontinent.
The term 'కాఫీ' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts across India, particularly in urban areas. It is widely used in spoken language, as well as in written forms like restaurant menus and advertisements.