Iced drinks to beat this summer in Kathmandu.

 

Rozzina Gurung

2020April 20

This summer season is in full swing and the heat constantly gets us as we feel dehydrated and tired. So, in this season, it goes without saying that having water, fruits and vegetables is of utmost importance. To slake the thirst and keep them hydrated enough people are having cool and iced fruity drinks in this summer heat.

In Kathmandu, cafes are gaining much popularity nowadays having relaxing interior designs or with a theme to make people more attracted and curious to try out new places and new drinks.   People are usually seen with plastic tumblers with straw on the road this summer. The drinks stations and cafes are becoming more and more popular in many places providing hot and cool beverages.

The most popular drinks in Nepal this summer are:

1.      Lassi

Lassi is probably one of the first smoothies ever created, a truly ancient drink.Lassi, a great refreshing and nutritional drink, is one of the traditional beverages in India, with a creamy texture, sweet-sour- savory taste, made with yogurt, water, and often with sweetener or salt and have become a popular drink in Nepal which can be found in any cafes, restaurant or a drink station. It has become known to all ages and have become one of the favorites.

2.      Iced Tea

Iced tea or ice tea is a form of cold Tea. Though usually served in a glass with ice eit can refer to any tea that has been chilled or cooled. It may be sweetened with sugar, syrup and/or apple slices. Iced tea is also a popular packaged drink and can be mixed with flavored syrup, with multiple common flavors including While most iced teas get their flavor from tea leaves, 

Iced tea can be found at some of the restaurants and cafes in Nepal. Mainly it can be found around the tourist areas such as the Boudhanath area, Thamel and some other major malls. Some variations are lemon, green mint, peach, etc.

 

3.      Smoothie

A smoothie or smoothy is a beverage made by blending fruits or vegetables. The smoothies are in trend in Nepal from a long time being a healthy and delicious drink that goes well with almost any dishes ordered in the restaurant or any cafes.

4.      Bubble Tea

Bubble tea also known as pearl milk tea, bubble milk tea, tapioca milk tea, or bobal tea or boba is based drink that originated.it most commonly consists of tea accompanied by chewy t can be made with other toppings as well such as grass jelly, aloe vera, red bean, etc.Bubble tea has many varieties and flavors, but the two most popular varieties are pearl  and  pearl milk tea as the pearl signifies the tapioca balls at the bottom.