The tea trend in Bhopal has changed a lot. Now the Bhopalites are sipping-up the international tea flavours from across the globe.
At the shanties outside the colleges or during the office hours, tea is a must for every Bhopalite. That moment in the morning when tea drinkers take their first warm sip can be amazing.
Over the years, the chai trend of the city has changed. From Raju Tea Stall to advanced and modernised Tea Studios, from traditional masalas to international flavours the chai trend in Bhopal is mordernised from past seven years. Now the Bhopalites are taking the sips of international tea flavours introduced by modern tea restaurants.
There are flavours served from Egypt, Morocco, Turkey and even Africa. Besides, the international flavor the Kashmiri Zafrani Chai is also captivating the interest of the tea lovers of the city. Restaurants including Indian Tea House, Tea Café Tea Studio and Tea Talks have introduced various tea flavours famous globally and are being loved by the Bhopalites.
Besides, the teas served are organic and no additional flavours are added to spoil its taste and charisma.
The Pioneer talked with the owners of few tea restaurants about the changing trend and how the Bhopalites welcomed the new change in tea trend.
Talking about it Mohammad Zeeshan Qureshi founder member of Indian Tea House said, “We have various international tea flavours in our menu. From Egyptian tea to newly introduced Rooibos Tea from Africa, we have almost five different international flavours and 25 different Indian flavours.”
Almost all the international teas are prepared with organic tea spices without adding artificial flavours. He further said that all the tea spices are imported from the respective countries. “We import spices from Africa for Rooibos Tea, from Egypt for Egyptian tea and from Morocco for Mooccon Mint tea,” informed Zeeshan.
Zeeshan said that one of the most loved flavour at ITH is Zafranni Chai. “Zafranni Chai is Kashmiri tea which has original Zafran flavor added to it. To prepare this tea we import original zafran from Kashmir,” he added.
Interestingly, the international teas are prepared without milk. “Keeping in view the health benefits and to maintain the culture of these international flavours we serve them as they are served in the respective countries,” added Zeeshan.
Aman Sinha of Tea Café Tea Studio said, “The preparation of these specially flavoured teas is totally different.
We have brewing machine with which the teas are prepares keeping intact their original flavor.”
Other than the international flavours, the best among them are Mint tea, lemon and Ginger tea and organic green tea. The crowd of tea lovers is usually spotted at these tea restaurants daily enjoying the global tea flavours.