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An early morning scene in an Indian city, capturing a small roadside tea stall.

The Timeless Charm of Roadside Tea in India's Major Cities

### The Timeless Charm of Roadside Tea: A Journey Through India's CitiesWhen I visit major cities and stay in hotels like those in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai, no matter how luxurious the accommodations are, complete with kitchens and 24-hour room service, I still prefer to have tea at small roadside shops. These high-end hotels offer every conceivable comfort—plush bedding, gourmet meals, and impeccable service—but there’s something intrinsically charming and authentic about the simplicity of a roadside tea stall that no luxury can replicate.Whether I am awake through the night due to productive online work, reading, or sleeplessness from worries, or if I wake up at 5 a.m. after...