Tea Villa Cafe: Exotic Teas, Freshly Baked Waffles and More
The Tea Villa chain of family cafes has become a popular favourite in Mumbai, and is a beloved meeting point of many different generations. On my visit to the Andheri Tea Villa Café, I was taken aback by the sweet aroma of exotic teas, coffees and freshly baked waffles. The atmosphere was a hub for those who are fond of their organic and healthier lifestyles. What I found particularly interesting was their upper floor decor, which was designed to look like teabags – it was truly something to behold! With 21 other outlets, it’s no surprise Tea Villa has become such a place of social gathering, where conversations, fuelled by steaming cups of tea from Europe or South East Asia, always seem to be ongoing.
If you find yourself lucky enough to be seated on the lower level, you will be instantly graced with the enchanting aromas of the café. On this particular day, our order of Kashmiri Zaffran – an exotic tea delicately flavoured with the world’s most expensive spice: saffron – was brought to us in a beautiful ceramic teapot and two matching cups. As the staff retrieved our order, we were kissed with the sweet scent of saffron floating through the air.
As I cautiously lifted the teapot lid, the fragrant aroma of Zaffran wafted through the air, filling my senses with its delightful sensory delights. Taking my first sip, I was immediately overcome with a feeling of warmth spreading throughout my body. With each sip, the feeling of calm, joy and healing seemed to deepen, and the fragrance of the tea seemed to become all the more intense. What an incredible cup of Zaffran it was – it’s no wonder it’s been a favourite for centuries!
Micky Panjwani and Roopanshi Bhatt had a dream to make something meaningful, and that dream became a reality with the opening of Tea Villa Cafe. Inspired by their travels, they sought to make India’s beloved cuppa something different, something special – the perfect cup of tea! Open all days of the week, Tea Villa is a cozy cafe where you can relax in the comfort of your own conversations, while sipping on one of their 100 varieties of international teas.
Not only that, but their Masterchef desserts are a must-try! I, for one, fell in love with the atmosphere – the unique teabag-shaped lamps and the message boards are something else. Both the Andheri and Juhu Tea Villa Cafe outlets have become my go-to spots – what’s not to love?
