Chai is commonly sold in specialty stores called 'amruttulya' (आमृततुल्य). They're open all day long and the easiest way to spot one is to follow the aroma! These stores sell tea along with accompaniments like khari, biscuits, creamrolls and the kind. Chai or chaha
(चहा), in Marathi is symbolic to fun, bonding and friendship. Chai is the ultimate comfort-drink for a majority of the population and the most important discussions about life happen over a cup of tea.
Back in the day, when mobile phones didn't exist, groups of friends would hang out at these tea stalls at a fixed time everyday. This culture is now changing to hanging out at starbucks.
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| Chaha served with Khari |
