India, one of the most diverse countries in the world. Every state in this country has a different culture, rituals, local languages & cuisines. Based on climate, cultures & habits, every state has its own local drinks too. Some drinks are popular only in that particular locality whereas some drinks are widely accepted beyond its state border. So this list of popular Indian drinks definitely will be long. In some parts of India, Kokum sharbat (Maharastra, Karnataka & Goa) is popular whereas in some part of this country wood apple (Indian bael) sharbat (Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, UP) is very popular. [Read more…] about A list of popular Indian drinks, popular Indian beverages
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Chai (tea), Most popular drink in India, Tea traditions
“Chai Chai!” Every traveller in India must have heard these two words. Right? If you are travelling alone by train then chai is your favourite travelling partner. Chai means tea in Hindi language. Though other non Hindi speaking states call it in their own regional languages, like chaa in West Bengal, chahaa in Maharashtra etc. You can call tea as India’s national drink (or the most popular drink in India). Some Indian states also consider it as state drink (like Assam). India is the second largest producer of tea and largest consumer of tea in the world. India’s tea culture is hundreds of years old. In India people generally, offer tea to their guests. [Read more…] about Chai (tea), Most popular drink in India, Tea traditions