The trend of tea in this season is not limited to traditional only.
Radha Krishna, Patna. As soon as winter arrives, a special fragrance permeates the atmosphere of cities and towns. This smell is not only of the bonfire, but also of the boiling tea, the pungency of ginger and the sweet fragrance of the soil of the kulhar. This time in the winter season, tea has become not just a drink but a complete experience. Now not only milk-leaf and ginger, but also chocolate, rose, cardamom, saffron and many new flavors have become the center of attraction for tea lovers.
In cities, tea shops become more lively as the evening approaches. People returning from office, college students and groups of friends are seen holding Kulhads and chatting for hours.
The taste of hot tea served in an earthen kulhar gives a special comfort in winter. This is the reason why the demand for kulhad has increased again in place of disposable cups.
Shopkeepers say that drinking Kulhar tea gives not only taste but also a desi feel, which is being liked very much by the youth.
The trend of tea this season is not limited to just traditional. Many tea stalls and cafes in the city are experimenting with new things.
Somewhere the sweetness of chocolate tea is attracting people, while somewhere rose scented tea is becoming a favorite especially among girls.
At some places, special tea made from a mixture of saffron and cardamom is being served, the price of which is a little higher than normal tea, but due to the taste and aroma, people are happily trying it.
According to tea sellers, the consumption of tea has increased by about 25 to 30 percent during the winter season. Whereas in summer a limited number of cups were sold throughout the day, now the tea kettle remains empty from morning till late night.
The crowd of customers is highest especially in the morning and evening. Many shopkeepers said that their sales are continuously increasing as the cold increases.
Tea is attracting people not only in terms of taste but also in terms of health. Doctors and experts believe that hot tea taken in limited quantity provides relief from cold and cough.
Tea made from ginger, basil and spices helps in keeping the body warm. This is the reason that in the winter season, people have started seeing tea not only as a habit but also as a necessity.
From rural areas to city squares, the culture of sitting at tea shops has returned.
People are feeling the warmth of relationships and conversations while sipping tea by staying away from mobile phones and social media for a while. Sitting near the bonfire with Kulhar tea in hand is now becoming a hallmark of winter.
Overall, tea has changed its appearance this winter. It is not just a cup of drink, but has become a confluence of taste, aroma, health and harmony.
The aromas ranging from chocolate to roses and the fragrant soil of Kulhar have again brought tea closer to people's hearts. In the chill of winter, this hot tea is now making every morning and every evening special.