High Tea in Mumbai: Trailing the Best Tea Houses

The monsoon is almost around the corner! Ignore the messy aspects like flooding, congested driving and rather concentrate on the positives that the rains bring along. For instance, imagine that feeling you get when nestled into a warm blanket, with an awesome book, while you're sipping on your favourite tea. Sheer bliss, right? So if this hypothetical situation could put you to a complete day-dreaming mode, then you definitely need to trail around these quaint tea houses in Mumbai. Don't hesitate to take your cosy covers along!

While clicking on that Delhi to Mumbai train ticket price, for sure at one point you must have shuddered at the thought of the congested and messy affair that you might end up in during the rains in Mumbai, but once you read about these spots of solace, all those anxiety pangs will go away. Yes, we are talking about India’s favourite hot beverage, tea! While in Mumbai, you definitely need to visit these amazing tea houses to soothe all the throbbing nerves.

1. Poush

Located in Andheri, this is one authentic Kashmiri diner in Mumbai, where the finest Kashmiri qahwa is served in the best possible Kashmiri setting. This unique Kashmiri tea is produced using tealeaves brought down from Jammu, sugar, almonds, a tinge of cinnamon and cardamom. Now imagine, what could be more blissful than sipping in the soothing, aromatic qahwa, in a Kashmiri setting, while enjoying a mesmerizing scene of the pitter-patter outside. Poush, we are coming!

2. Tea Villa Cafe

Tea Villa Café has 50 of the world's 100 best assortments of tea sourced from suppliers in Dubai. The Love Tea, a blend of green tea, marigold blooms and jasmine blossoms, is stellar. Another prominent tea starring the menu here is the Monkey Chief, which has a fascinating story behind it. One of the ten most well known teas created in China, the tea leaves are said to be picked by monkeys from the bushes. Well, seriously creme de la creme!

3. Tea Centre

Situated at Churchgate, this spot is considered as a `Tea Drinkers’ paradise. It offers everything for the tea consumers. Their tea Bazaar offers items like the ‘Masala Tea’ and even a strong tea, which offers for a couple of thousands, per kilo! This is a perfect spot for the general population who need a tasteful vibe and an incredible hospitality.

4. Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea House

Once into the Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea House, you will be transported to a quaint, old bungalow like setting where one room leads to another. Warmly-lit with abundant space, the outlet presents distinctive tea-related components in its setting. The Karipatta Delight, a somewhat hot tea with a flavor that has an impression of curry leaves, is a must try. Accompany it with Crispy Bread Upma with hand made chutney, and Ragi Masala Dhokla with cooked anise tomatoes.

5. Cha Bar

If you venture out for Cha Bar in nearest railway station to Mumbai is almost outside the cafe. Yes, situated outside the Oxford Bookstore at Churchgate, this spot is a high contrast tea spot! The very name illuminates the enchantment of Chai all around! They serve teas like the Chai Hindustani, Purple Rose, and the social arrangements like the Arabic Spice, Kashmiri Qahwa and the Ladakhi Cha.