Mouth-watering hot drinks from around the world to give lattes a run for their caffeine 1 Masala chai, India Fashion-forward Mumbaikars, frazzled Delhi commuters, roadside marigold sellers — they all cock their ears at the call from a chai wallah (tea seller). Masala chai was originally brewed as a tonic to boost spirit and mind, comprising cardamom, ginger and other spices steeped in hot milk. Black tea became part of the recipe when the British East India Company introduced it to India in the 19th century. Today blends vary by region: clove, green tea, rose. Some of India’s most thirst quenching teas originate in Darjeeling; try a delicate brew at Nathmull’s Tea Room. 2...
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