The best traditional Indian drinks
The top 3 according to 3 votes from people: Chaas · Shikanji · Filter coffee. (Updated Jun 19, 2023.)
Desi drinks for beating the heat and for festivals, according to lists from Inditales, Ram Bandhu and NDTV India: from lassi and chaas to thandai and masala chai.
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Top 12
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1
Chaas
Spiced buttermilk to aid digestion after meals.
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2
Shikanji
Desi lemonade with lime, sugar and black salt.
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3
Filter coffee
South Indian coffee served in a steel dabara.
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4
Lassi
Sweet or salty yoghurt drink, the pride of Punjab.
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5
Jaljeera
The most popular cooler, with cumin, mint and black salt.
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6
Aam panna
Tangy-sweet raw mango drink that protects from heatstroke.
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7
Thandai
Holi drink with almonds, fennel and saffron.
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8
Masala chai
Ginger and cardamom tea made in every home.
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9
Coconut water
South India's natural cooler.
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10
Sattu sharbat
Bihar's energy drink of roasted gram flour.
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11
Sugarcane juice
Freshly pressed at roadside stalls.
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12
Kokum sharbat
Sweet-sour sharbat from the Konkan and Goa.
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13
Badam milk
Thick milk with almonds, saffron and cardamom.
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