Coffee is a widely consumed beverage prepared from the roasted seeds of the coffee plant. Traditional Indian beverages mark the plethora of an assortment of Indian drinks which are non-alcoholic and able to beat the sultry heat of Indian summer. The classic Indian buttermilk drink is made with yogurt, black salt and roasted ground cumin. It is an excellent body cooler, digestive and appetizer. Badam milk is one of the most nutritious drinks for all age groups. Both, cold and hot versions of this drink are preferred and have health benefits too. Aam Panna is a summer beverage made from roasted raw mangoes, jaggery and flavoured with roasted cumin powder. Tea is a beverage made by steeping processed leaves, buds, or twigs of the tea bush in hot water for a few minutes. India is the second largest producer of tea in the world after China. Thandai is a refreshing summer drink recipe made during Holi. It is a very energetic drink for the summer season which can protect from Sunstroke and nose bleeding. Shikanji is a spiced lemonade which is one of the famous summer drinks of India. Lassi is a traditional Indian Beverage, made by blending yogurt with water, salt, and spices. Jigarthanda is a special drink of Madurai, Tamil Nadu state. It is a perfect refreshment drink for summer season. The drink was introduced and named by the Mughals. Falooda is a layered summer dessert cum beverage made with milk, rose syrup, sabja seeds, falooda sev, dry fruits and ice cream. It is a popular North Indian summer drink. |