Make it at home
How to make Shaadi Wali Coffee at home.
Shaadi Wali Coffee takes 10 minutes and serves 2. This guide gives the ingredients in cups and spoons, the steps in order and the mistakes that most often go wrong.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 2 min read
Time
10 minutes
Serves
2
Skill
Easy
Method
Beat and pour
What you need
Quantities serve 2. An electric hand whisk saves arm strength.
- 2 tbsp instant coffee granules
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp hot water
- 2 cups whole milk
- Cocoa powder or cinnamon, to dust (optional)
Step by step
Beating the coffee is the whole technique.
Combine
Put the coffee, sugar and hot water in a bowl.
Beat
Beat with a whisk, a fork or an electric hand whisk for 2 to 4 minutes, until the mixture turns pale caramel and thick enough to hold soft peaks.
Heat the milk
Heat the milk until steaming, and sweeten it to taste if you like.
Spoon the foam
Divide the froth between two cups.
Pour
Pour the hot milk gently over the foam, so it rises to the top.
Serve
Dust with cocoa or cinnamon, stir gently and drink hot.
01
Tips for a better result
Beat patiently.
- Use equal parts coffee, sugar and hot water for the thickest foam.
- Keep beating until it changes colour. It takes longer than you expect.
- Pour the milk slowly so the foam stays on top.
02
Mistakes to avoid
Common problems:
- Using too much water, which stops the foam forming.
- Stopping too soon, leaving a runny mixture.
- Pouring the milk too quickly, which deflates the froth.
03
Shopping for it in Canada
Only one thing needs care.
- Instant coffee: granules, not ground coffee. Many supermarket brands work.
- Sugar: fine granulated sugar dissolves best.
- Milk: whole milk gives the creamiest drink.
- A hand whisk or milk frother helps.
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Or let us make it
It takes a few minutes of beating to make the foam, which is a bit of effort for a single cup. Shaadi Wali Coffee is $4.99 CAD on our menu, at 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa, Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm, closed Mondays.
Questions, answered.
How long does Shaadi Wali Coffee take to make?
About 10 minutes from start to finish for 2.
Can I make Shaadi Wali Coffee ahead of time?
The coffee paste can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for a day. Add hot milk to serve.
Can I use regular ground coffee?
No. The foam needs the soluble granules of instant coffee. Ground coffee will not whip.
What do I serve with Shaadi Wali Coffee?
A buttered bun, biscuits or a savoury snack.
Where can I order Shaadi Wali Coffee in Ottawa?
Tapri Chai in Barrhaven serves it. Shaadi Wali Coffee is $4.99 CAD on our menu. Tapri Chai is also listed on DoorDash and SkipTheDishes for delivery in Barrhaven and nearby parts of south Ottawa, so check which app serves your address.
At Tapri Chai
Taste it for yourself.
Our kitchen in Barrhaven is 100% vegetarian. 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Ottawa. Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm. Closed Mondays.