Lucknow Vendor's 'Desi Matcha' in Kulhad Goes Viral, Divides Internet
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Moneycontrol•30-01-2026, 12:40
Lucknow Vendor's 'Desi Matcha' in Kulhad Goes Viral, Divides Internet
- •A Lucknow street vendor's unique 'desi' version of matcha, served in a kulhad, has become a viral sensation online.
- •The vendor prepares the Japanese green tea in a large brass vessel, similar to roadside chai, stirring it with a steel ladle.
- •Served frothy and hot in a traditional clay kulhad, this unconventional matcha preparation has been dubbed "Garmatcha" and "Matcha ke Chacha."
- •Social media reactions range from humorous comments like "Matcha crying in the corner" to skepticism about the preparation method.
- •This incident highlights India's street food culture adapting global trends with a local twist, following other matcha experiments like cheesecake and dosa.
Why It Matters: A Lucknow vendor's street-style matcha in a kulhad has gone viral, showcasing India's unique culinary adaptations.
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