Taking Tea in BENGALURU

Previously known as Bangalore, Bengaluru is the capital of India’s southern Karnataka state and the country’s fourth most populous city. Famous for the diversity of its cuisine that deliciously blends Southern Indian, Northern Indian, Islamic, Chinese, and Western food, it has taken the humble cup of chai, redesigned it for the modern world of luxury and elegance, and now offers some of the most indulgent and stylish afternoon teas found around the world. Visit the Sheraton, the Shangri-La, the Lalit Ashok, the JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, The Oberoi, or the Taj Hotels, and you will find a dedicated lounge, garden, or terrace where sumptuous afternoon teas are served. And away from the world of five-star hotels, smaller tearooms are scattered throughout the town where oolongs, flower teas, sencha, jasmine pearls, iced teas, and exotic herbal and fruit blends are offered, as well as Darjeeling, Assam, and masala chai. There are even