8 Places to visit in Kolkata to Enjoy a Cup of Tea

Are you a chai lover like me? Then this article is for you and i will tell you about 8 places to enjoy a cup of tea in kolkata.

Kolkata's affairs with tea has carried on for centuries from sweet milky concoctions served in quaint mud cups at roadside stalls to premium second flush darjeeling tea- The champagne of tea in delicate china. The tea culture developed during british is still prevelant across the city and these places are perhaps the best places to expereience it.

1) Flurys

Started in 1927, flury's is an institution in its own right. This popular confectionery and tea room is known for its traditional european cuisine and warm decor. The flury,s cream tea platter  comes with scones,,preserve and whipped cream or butter,while flury,s afternoon tea selection comes with great taste.

   Where: 18,Park street

   Timings: 7.30 am to 9.45 p.m

   Price: Rs 1300 for two.

2) The Tea Lounge

The tea lounge is a part of the heritage property, The Great Eastern hotel, which reopened under the lalit flagship. The High tea platter at the lounge makes for an interestings choice.  For those of you with a sweet tooth, try the british tea cakes, bitter chocolate eclairs and vanilla  creme brulee.

  Where: 1,2,3, old court house street

  Timings: 10 am to 10 pm

  Price: Rs 1500 for two.

3) Dolly's - The Tea Shop

A cute little tea heaven in dakshinapan, dolly's tea shop is not a tea room, but a quaint, homely places that offers a wide range of teas from across the country because Dolly Roy, who is the boutique owner sits in nearly everyday, is india first female tea taster and veeteran in the business. This place is perfect for ideal kolkata chai experience.

  Where: G62, Dakshinapan Market

  Timings: 10.30 am to 7.30 pm

  Price: Rs 300 for two.

4) Mrs. Magpie

This not so old cafe offers some of the most equisite bews available in the city today, sourced from different estates in darjeeling. I highly recommend the Giddapahar second flush, Avengrove euphoria, Castleton china, Arya Ruby and signature smoked tea.

Where: 570, Lake terrace road

  Timings: 11.00 am to 9.30 pm

  Price: Rs 600 for two.

5) First Flush

This not so old opened cafe pairs the best of teas with european signatures. Tea is the mainstay here and has been best of teas with european signatures. Tea is the mainstay here and has been sourced from different estates in darjeeling.

Where: 21/2, Gariahat road

  Timings: 11.00 am to 9.30 pm

  Price: Rs 500 for two.

6) CHA BAR

This quintessential tea cafe at oxford bookstore has been a popular choice for those who love the city adda culture. Since its a tea bar, the list of bews is long and exhaustive, offering everything from japanese greentea or genmaicha to fujian colong and even ceylon tea.

Where: 17, park street

  Timings: 9.30 am to 9.30 pm

  Price: Rs 300 for two.

7)  Tea Lounge

Dont miss the tea lounge at peerless Inn to indulge in good things that tea bring alongs. You can choose from traditional tea likes darjeeling and ceylon ,or go mod with flavour like Hindustani cha & kolkata street cha.

Where: 12, Jawaharlal nehru road

  Timings: 7.00 am to 11.00 pm

  Price: Rs 500 for two.

8)The Whistling Kettle

This restaurant is the latest addition in the growing list of tea cafes in kolkata. It has the diverse menu for tea lovers with leaves sourced from nathmulla estate in darjeeling. Try out Ice magic black tea and basil tea, or limited edition black and white tea for the wholesome experience.

Where: 23/3, Gariahat road

  Timings: 8.30 am to 10.00 pm

  Price: Rs 600 for two.

So after reading this article i hope you have decided which tea store you want to visit . So if you are a chai lover like me then must visit this places at kolkata for the lifetime experience.
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