Why every chai lover should visit Pune for the sake of Tandoori Chai

Indians loves their chai, and can’t resist that craving for a cup of morning and evening caffeine fix. Truly, the chai in India is like a quick pick-me-up. While, there are recipes galore to make tea, there is a promising outlet in Pune that is making waves for unique hot cuppas.

For every chai lover, Chai La in Pune is the name to reckon with for its special tea variety that is nowhere to be found. Chai La’s speciality is the Tandoori Chai which is made by roasting earthen cups or kulhad in a pre-heated tandoor. As the semi-cooked tea is poured over the hot kulhad, the beverage bubbles over to the brim. This technique lends an enticing smoky flavour to the milky chai which is served in clean earthen cups to the customers. Customers drown their chai, nay, tandoori chai, with bun-maska or bun, maska, and jam.
As for those who are not so much a fan of tea, they can opt for Tandoori Coffee which is made in a similar manner.

The shop owner has a secret recipe – a sort of family-owned trade secret – which he smartly guards from inquisitive and curious customers. You can find Chai La located in the bylane of Kharadi, next to Texas Towers and opposite Zensar building. Although, it has not been long since the outlet opened its shutters for business, chai lovers in Pune and beyond have developed a strong liking for its flavour.

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Timings: 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Cost per cup: INR 20