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23 Oct, 2016

Before #Chaiwala came along, Pakistan had another national obsession.

Chai, itself.

Our hankering for a hot cup of tea doesn't need explaining. But it deserves an ode every now and then. Participants of the #DawnWeeklyProject did just that, expressing their relationship with the popular beverage in 11 beautiful photographs.

For some, the sun doesn't quite rise without it:

It's an unspoken key ingredient in the classic anda paratha breakfast combo:

So #wwim14 happened today. Here's a picture of @_zeemee 's naashta xD

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It's also the perfect companion to an afternoon read:

#DWPchai Just some things that go together

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It warms up your insides:

And making chai is a therapeutic process in itself:

Enjoy ur Tea A roadside tea seller , preparing tea at shahrah-e-faisal. #DWPchai #tea #dhabaa

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You can have chai on your own...

But it's definitely sweeter with company.

What's a rainy day without tea?

Quetta ❤🍵😍 #dwpchai

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You couldn't have a garden party without it!

Comments

Ilias Oct 23, 2016 02:52pm
My best tea time had been always at evening beside my parents and brothers sisters, mostly between 4 to 5 pm. tea has been served with biscuits or cake and the best part at the tea time was our friendly family conversation which end up with laughs and happiness...Being living abroad for almost 18 years I still miss that golden moments we have lost in our past while every one has grown older...
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zakhta Oct 23, 2016 03:19pm
nice pictures. yes we love chai :)
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anees zed Oct 23, 2016 10:36pm
Well, these days, it is more about Chai Wala than Chai itself.
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Karachi Wala Oct 24, 2016 04:56am
Beautiful collection - best thing os that photpgrapher has taken pics from real life
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No Chai please :) Oct 24, 2016 11:46pm
I don't drink tea, or coffee, or green tea. Actually they don't suit me, make me feel ill. I think its the caffeine which doesn't suit me. But nice photos! :)
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Maria Oct 25, 2016 01:11am
As colorfull, spicy, damping, cozy and aromatic as chai can be. Yes we love our chai, wah maza agea!
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Iztraab Oct 25, 2016 08:14am
No Indian here to educate us about history of chai and greatness of india? Please give us break!!
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Atticus from India Oct 25, 2016 09:17am
Very nice pics. Wonder if there are any differences in chai recipes between India and Pakistan..
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Mehreen Chandan Oct 26, 2016 10:02pm
Then end or start of a good day is with a well made cup of tea.
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