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Indian Beverages
Indian drink or Indian beverage is popularly known and being
part of the Indian cuisine, it has an array of drinks that are both unique and
refreshing. According to Indian ethnic culture, drinking Alcohol was considered
bad hence there are only few local alcoholic traditional drinks prepared with locally
available ingredients.
Indian beverages often referred as Sherbets are
non-alcoholic and actually prepared to beat the heat of the sultry Indian
summer or to provide warmth during winters. Popularly known Indian
non-alcoholic beverages available through out India include the Aam Panna, Jal
Jeera, Tea, Filter Coffe, Thandai, Lassi, Kanji and Nimbu Paani.
Tea or commonly known as Chai is the most popular form of
drink in India, especially
in North India. As the winters are in extreme
conditions in Northern parts of India,
Tea is available anywhere one goes. Tea can be prepared in many ways using
spices called the Masala Chai or Ginger tea. Coffee is a popular drink commonly
consumed in the Southern States of India, especially the filter coffee.
There other types of Indian drinks like the Sherbets,
Milkshakes, Falooda etc.
Milkshakes – A delicious, lip smacking and healthy
refreshing drink can also be better opted for than the sugar laden soda pop or
the aerated soft drinks. High in nutrition and calcium is a good drink for the
health conscious people too. The variety of Milkshakes includes: Apple
milkshake, Banana milkshake, carrot milkshake, orange milkshake, pineapple
milkshake, strawberry milkshake and the popular cool Indian beverage called the
Badam Milk or Almond milk, a soothing energy giving drink and rich in vitamin E
and nutritious.
Few of the ethnic alcohic drinks in India includes:
the Goan Fenny being widely known. Toddy, bhang etc.
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