What is a morning without your usual cup of tea to kick-start the day? For Indians, tea is the perfect wake-me-up to smooth away those sleepy webs and fill you with a boost of energy to tackle the day ahead. Several enticing tea parlors and coffee houses have opened in clever locations attracting the work-drained souls to come and unwind with tea and snack, not too far away from the office. There is one brand that has made it’s presence known in every popular market in and around Delhi NCR. ‘Chaayos’ may not have a long history in dining sector but it has certainly created waves through its cozy set up and a homely comforting menu. There are numerous outlets of Chaayos in New Delhi. Even Moments Mall, Patel Road, Kirti Nagar has one.

If you are someone who knows his teas well then you will feel right at home at Chaayos. This brand comes out with an excellent tea selection and makes available to you everything from your classic ginger tea to healthy green tea. Those whose tastes runs rustic with a hankering for desi masala chai will be happy with their menu. Some of their popular teas are, God’s chai, honey ginger lemon, adrak elaichi chai, kulhad chai, aam papad chai, shahi chai, pahadi chai and hari mirch chai. To cool down you can opt for homemade iced tea, shakes or lemonades. An assortment of dry homemade snacks, chivda dry fruit mix, methi matthi and gur para can be nibbled on along with your tea. Tell them how strong you want your tea to be. They will be happy to adjust.

Piping hot tea with a savory snack is a match made in heaven. Chaayos tickles your taste buds with, Napoli sandwich, samosa matar chaat, keema pav, thepla tacos paneer, palak patta crispies, baarish wale pakore, bun samosa, bhelpuri, egg white chaat, kulhad pav bhaji and loaded open paratha. Kids have their own special section in the menu. A slice of date & fig cake or kulhad wali jalebi will sum up this outing nicely. One feels instantly at home within the informal interiors of Chaayos. Pale walls painted with tea-centric illustrations and setting off multi-colored chairs dotted about the room, projects a charming picture. The signature deep green tone used in upholstery, lamps and cups has a comforting effect. Prices are quite pocket-friendly.