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The quiet discipline of Varanasis chai, mithai and paan makers

Over nine years in Varanasi, the writer returned again and again to a handful of chai stalls, sweet shops and paan makers. What began as a search for great food became a lesson in craftsmanship, patience and the quiet pursuit of perfection.

21 May 2026 1:44 pm