Chai culture

Published February 2, 2011
Noora tea stall situation in Iqbal market (Bolton Market) is another good place to enjoy tea. The hotel lacks a sitting area but compensates for that by delivering cups of tea to hundreds of shops in the market.
Noora tea stall situation in Iqbal market (Bolton Market) is another good place to enjoy tea. The hotel lacks a sitting area but compensates for that by delivering cups of tea to hundreds of shops in the market.

Tea remains undoubtedly the most popular drink in Pakistan. Whether it is being served in our personal drawing rooms or fresh at a roadside dhabba – there remains a close cultural bond associated with chai.

Dawn.com ventured out into the streets of Karachi to find out a bit more about the popular variations and spots where one can find the best chai in the city. – Photos by Raheel Qureshi and Text by Suhail Yusuf/Dawn.com

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