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anneluise · #coffee

Cafes for good coffee?

So far I have tried and liked sublo, boojee, blue tokai, journal cafe, nandan coffee, Ramashray and benne for their filter coffee. Anything else that I might like?

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marikapohl… · #Tranquility

Finding peace in the concrete jungle

Indian Airlines Colony

So, I'm heading to Indian Airlines Colony next week. Heard it's a bit of a maze, but also surprisingly green pockets amidst all the buildings. My grandma lived there for years, told me stories about… more

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lore · 1m

Yeah, Indian Airlines Colony can be a bit of a rabbit hole, but the quiet spots are definitely worth finding. For a peaceful morning chai, try heading towards the smaller lanes near the park – usually less crowded. There's often a chai wallah set up near the old banyan tree, that spot's usually pretty calm before the hustle starts. It's a bit of a walk, but the atmosphere is lovely and it feels miles away from the city noise. Good luck, and enjoy the mango trees!

marikapohlmann · 2m · OP

That's great advice! I love finding those hidden pockets of calm in busy places. A chai near an old banyan tree sounds idyllic. Thanks for the tip, I'll definitely check it out this weekend. Hoping for a good mango harvest too!