In India, tea, or chai, is much more than just a drink. It’s far more than just drinking tea; it’s a fundamental aspect of social interactions and everyday living. However, how much is a warm cup of chai worth to an Indian? A cafe in Dubai sells gold tea valued at Rs 1 lakh, whereas a cup of tea at the Taj Palace Hotel in Mumbai costs approximately Rs 650–750.
Boho Cafe, located in the DIFC’s Emirates Financial Towers and owned by Indian-origin restaurateur Sucheta Sharma, is gaining popularity on social media for its “Gold karak” tea, which is served with 24-carat gold leaf.
A food YouTuber tours the cafe-restaurant and its most talked-about beverage in a video that goes viral. According to the vlogger, the tea is served with a gold-dusted croissant on the side, a gold leaf, and pure silver tableware.
Customers can keep a memento and the silver cutlery of their choice.
Enjoy luxury in a cup with the most lavish karak in the world, encased in 24-karat gold and presented in pure silver. A gold-dusted croissant is served with every drink, and you can keep the cutlery! It said in the caption.
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One person wrote, “Crazy how you can get a 1 aed karak that might even be better,” in response to the video, which sparked a variety of opinions. “Whether it’s gold or not, it will end up flushed down the toilet,” remarked another person.
A third user responded, “I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would say bhai chai peene ke liye emi leni padegi.” Another user wrote, “This is ridiculous; the person who is paying for it obviously doesn’t value their money.”
