Summers can be really hot in Chennai with temperatures reaching 40°C +. What makes it different from Delhi is that here you experience humidity due to coastal proximity. The good news is that there are many refreshing drinks to keep you cool and hydrated. Most of them are made from fresh fruits, lime, sugar, and other soothing elements to quench your thirst. They are energizing and calming along with a delicious taste. Delhi is known for Mohabbat Ka Sharbat, Lassi, Shikanji, and Banta to help survive the summer days. Now, read on to know what Chennai has in store when you deboard the Delhi to Chennai flight.
Tender Coconut Juice This needs no introduction and is one of nature’s most rejuvenating drinks. Coconut water is packed with vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes. It often acts like a nutrient-filled tonic since it has anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties as well. Find them locally in carts on the streets and beaches. There are zero chemicals or preservatives which makes the all-natural coconut water safe for children too. Paneer Soda Don’t get confused! The name only means ‘rose water’ and not paneer. It is a highly aerated and sweet drink with a pleasant rose aroma. This soda can help in digestion and relieve you of acidity quickly. It is quite bubbly and is always served cold. Pick these from local stalls or Laxmi Cool Bar in Mylapore if you are a fan of carbonated drinks. Jigarthanda This is thick and filling since it is made from milk, ice cream, nuts, sarasaparilla, and loads of sugar. The ice cream is often hand-churned and mixed with condensed milk along with tree gum. The drink originated in Madurai. But today you can enjoy it chilled at Pothy’s in Chennai’s T Nagar or other roadside shops near wherever you have put up after deboarding the Delhi to Chennai flight. One sip instantly offers a cooling sensation down your throat. Buttermilk Get spices added and sip it cold! It can lower the body temperature to a great extent. Look for the ones that add mustard and curry leaves, chopped green chilies, and ginger. It is one of the healthiest drinks and is typically served in mud cups for the most authentic experience. The probiotic goodness of a single glass is unparalleled to keep the gut bacteria healthy. A man called Mr. Ramajayam sells his signature buttermilk along the beaches of Thiruvanmaiyur in the evening for 15 years. Lucky if you catch hold of him! Nannari Sherbet This is a syrup easily available in local markets. Made with coarsely ground Nannari roots, boiling water, sugar/jaggery, and a little bit of lime, nannari sherbet also has an equally flavoursome milk version. It has healing powers and is safe for consumption for all age groups. Drink it after breakfast to cool down the body heat significantly. Do not forget to try out the Goli Soda, Rose Milk, Panakam, and Ragi Ganji before heading to the airport for your Chennai to Delhi flight. Make sure to consider filter kaapi (coffee) which is not cold but a must-try if you visit South Indian cities.
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