Rs 100 butter Chai with Badam Stuns the Internet: ‘Tea or Sheer Kurma?’

Curious about what happens when you add a touch of luxury to your tea? Head to Amritsar, where a tea vendor is turning heads with a lavish concoction that's causing quite a stir. This vendor, stationed in a busy lane of the city, is serving up a unique tea blend that includes almonds and rose petals, causing tea enthusiasts to take notice. The creation has gained attention after food vlogger Sukrit Jain shared a video of it on Instagram, quickly making waves online.

In the viral video, the vendor prepares this exclusive tea by boiling milk with cardamom, tea leaves, and rose petals. He then crushes some almonds, heats butter, adds the almond powder to the butter, and mixes it with the milk blend. Each glass of this extravagant tea is priced at Rs 100. The post’s caption humorously read, “Amritsar ke sabse mehangi chai. Vo bhi 100rs ke ek glass baap re baap (Amritsar’s most expensive tea, Rs 100 for just one glass).”

The video sparked a variety of reactions from viewers. Many were puzzled by the addition of butter, while others questioned whether it could truly be classified as tea. Some comments included:

• “100 RS ki chai without chai powder.”
• “He forgot to add mutton masala and curd.”
• “It was fine till the almonds, rose petals, and cardamom but not the butter. butter is used in coffee, not tea.”
• “Ask him to sell tea and badam shakes separately, he will have more customers.”
• “This is tea or sheer kurma?”

The experiment didn’t sit well with everyone. This isn't the first time unusual tea concoctions have made headlines—earlier this year, a video featuring tea made with Pepsi instead of milk also sparked outrage, with users reacting strongly to the unconventional blend.

So, what’s your take on these innovative tea experiments? Are you intrigued by these creative twists, or do you prefer to stick with traditional brews?