Tea lovers, satisfy your chai cravings at these top tea lounges across India

India loves tea. The nation is the second largest producer of tea in the world and the people are fanatics of the beverage. It is made in almost every household for at least one person. Despite this, tea sellers are limited only to the tapris at roadsides. Coffee lovers have their cafes but in all this, tea is left somewhere behind. However, these iconic 'teafes' (tea+cafe) have proven that tea is indeed, the favourite drink of India.

Infinitea, Bangalore

They have a two-level shop on Cunningham Road where frames and little snippets of information on the wall tell the story of tea. Founded in 2003, Infinitea serves over 150 varieties of tea. It was started by Gaurav Saria, the owner of four major tea estates in West Bengal. It is a famous place frequented by tea lovers.

Cha Bar, pan India

Char Bar is located in Oxford Bookstores in India where you can read while you sip tea. Such a delight for readers! They have 86 types of teas and more are created when you blend the types. Char Bar outlets usually tend to be happening and groovy.

Dolly's Tea Shop, Kolkata

Set up by Dolly Roy, India's first woman tea taster and the first woman tea auctioneer in the world, this tea shop is as inviting and warm as the lady herself. Located in the inlines of Kolkata, this place boasts of exotic tea prepared with a lot of detail, looked over by the founder herself.

Tea Trails, pan India

Tea Trails is India's first tea chain. The founders spent two years studying tea and researching over the flavours before they opened the first branch. They primarily have branches in Mumbai with one at Delhi. They plan to expand to 400 outlets by 2020 all over India.

Tea Center, Mumbai

Established in 1953 by the Tea Board of India to promote tea, Tea Centre on Veer Nariman Road beside Churchgate station is iconic in every sense of the word. They literally have silver bells on the tables to call the waiters and tea is served in old-fashioned teapots. Visit this place if you like the old world colonial charm of Mumbai.

Chaayos, pan India

Chaayos has outlets across India and all of them are incredibly pretty. They serve numerous varieties of tea along with sides and desserts to accompany them. It is ever expanding now and has become one of the best tea lounge brands in India.

San-cha Tea Boutique, pan India

Started by super tea taster Sanjay Kapur, San-cha is one of the finest tea gourmets in India. There aren't just a lot of tea varieties to choose from, you can take home tea products like mugs, kettles and tea sets also. Come here for quality tea and experience.

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