Although the hot summer days are still here, monsoon isn’t far. It will bring the much-needed relief from the sweltering heat. It won`t be long before the monsoon, which takes over Mumbai, arrives in full force, as it has in the surrounding states of Gujarat and Karnataka. We all know that when it rains, you need to stay warm by wrapping yourself in a blanket and drinking a hot cup of coffee or tea, depending on your preference. They are not only the quickest and easiest things to prepare, but they are also the cosiest during the season.

However, drinking coffee and tea is no more as simple as it used to be, especially for those who have put on their chef`s hat. There has visibly been a growing interest in experimenting with coffee, much of which was seen during the Covid-19 pandemic-induced lockdown as many people tried their hands by making Dalgona Coffee. As many people have moved beyond, there is still more interest and that only leaves room for more trials with all things coffee. So, city chefs nudge you to experiment with more flavours. Just as we wished for cold coffees during the summer, the monsoon demands delicious coffees that are beyond your regular affair.