Monsoon has begun in the city and unlike most years when people are busy hopping, skipping and jumping over puddles to get to work, they have been cooped up at home since 2020.  It is only fair to assume that many miss hanging out with their friends and partners at cosy cafés. For others, even sipping on that classic ‘cutting chai’ at neighbourhood addas is impossible, as most are temporarily shut.

Interestingly, this time has also given people an opportunity to enter their kitchens and try their hands at making different kinds of dishes. Now, it is known that making tea is probably the most basic necessity and while it takes years to identify what your palate likes, it is also a good time now while most people are indoors to bring out the delicate teaware and experiment with warm new flavours.