Mornings in most Tamilian homes revolve around two cylindrical steel vessels, available in various sizes, placed one above the other. As hot water percolates through the coffee-powder filled porus top, and collects at the bottom, a wave of relief passes through the house. The day can begin. It's probably why most Tamilians refer to themselves as coffee addicts and not coffee lovers. You can't know if you love something or not if you've always lived your life with it.