Tea lovers in Dubai can now rejoice. Sipping on some lust worthy tea is now made possible especially for die hard tea enthusiasts. Enjoying a rustic cuppa that’s an innate ritual in many Asian countries is now happening in a big way in Dubai with rows and rows of cars lined up outside these venerable tea joints. Tea with extra milk, no sugar, a smattering of ginger, zafrani flavours, whichever tickles your palate, Dubai has this to offer and lots more. Here is a list of the best tea-spots to hit in Dubai for tea aficionados.
Located in Jumeriah, this tea spot boasts of a truly potent concoction. The flavours are reminiscent of the humble brew that your mother or grandmother made at home. Loaded with cardamom, ginger and generous helpings of sugar and milk this tea is a definite boost to the palate. The best part about Tea way is that you need not pay and park. You can enjoy a refreshing cuppa within the confines of your car.
Tea junction boasts of a variety of blends of tea served with a mix of aromatic spices and herbs, just what you need after a long and tiring day. Their cutting chai is to die for and many people love to lounge around on an idyllic Sunday with a hot cup and some hookah.
For those interested in teasing and tickling your palate, you must try the Zaffrani tea at Filli’s. Zaffrani tea sets the tone of being a class apart due to its strong, aromatic saffron flavour. Filli's is a great hangout place for 20 somethings for a delectable cup of tea and some friendly rambling.
A ‘fine tea’ experience is what Hamptons is all about. This is the place to go to if you want to substitute your rustic cup with a chai latte. Don’t miss the classic English Tea décor. Fine china and beautiful table ware to compliment your cuppa is what Hamptons is all about. Enjoy your latte with soft buttery scones, cakes, small pastries and biscuits. Yes, the tea service is totally instagram worthy.
This outlet with a lilting, sing song name has five major outlets all over Dubai at Barsha, Deira, Shekh Sayed road, Silicon oasis and Business bay. A hot cup of tea can be easily combined with their scrumptious combo meals. If you are on the move, grabbing a take away cup makes a lot of sense.
This is perhaps the closest chai experience you can get of the traditional street tea. Enjoy the hot brimming cups of tea served from a kiosk. Don’t miss the dramatic pouring out of the tea to give you a frothy and flavoursome brew.
This is another place that boasts of the quintessential chai latte. Do try the Rose Chai Latte. Jolie café’s assortment of macaroons just adds more zing to the entire experience of drinking Tea. Their tea and food presentation is impeccable and they also offer healthier alternatives like avocado toast and French toast.
A mild caffeine dose is just what you need to beat the afternoon blues. Do visit Caribou Coffee for a Chai Latte with a healthy dose of spicy cinnamon. Enjoy the tea with a traditional bagel sandwich made with bacon, cheese and eggs.
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