Meet Abir’s father, a tea-seller with a story, compassionate heart and amazing tea. Of course he has regular adrak ki chai, or ginger tea. But what we’d like you to try here are his two special teas – Masala tea and lemongrass tea. Gingerly holding the hot tea glass, when we sip the tea we take in the extra spices from the masala tea which go really well with the sweetness of it otherwise.
All around his tea stall he has taken the onus of taking care of plants that he himself has potted, amongst which grown on the lush green fields behind him is lemongrass plant. He got it plucked right in front of us, and adding a splash of it to the tea, which made all the difference.
Where: Near Ruia College, Matunga {you have to cross the road and walk to the left until you reach his stall}
Timings: 4.30am – 9pm
Price: INR 7 for adrak chai, INR 10 for masala tea and lemongrass tea