Like many hardcore Bombaywallahs, this writer too shares a bittersweet equation with the monsoons. Small, comforting joys come in the form of views of a washed-up, less-dusty city and refreshingly green urban fauna whilst on our commute, and yes, the never-ending urge to sip on chai. So, each time a saviour in the newsroom decides to sponsor a round of the favoured beverage, thus sparing the rest of having to brave the downpour, it is met with relief and joy. 

Most recently, we were ‘lucky’ (pun intended) and thrilled to receive a serving of chai from Bandra landmark Good Luck Restaurant near Mehboob Studios. While we’ve been a fan of their kheema ghotala and egg masala in the past, their chai, a robust Irani version would typically be gulped down as part of a rushed routine. But, as we weathered the first lashing of a delayed monsoon, it tasted better and was the ideal wake-up on a drippy Saturday.