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In pictures: Take a sip of these natural coolers on the streets of Kolkata to beat the rising mercury this summer

These refreshing life-savers are pocket-friendly and easily available across Kolkata but be careful about proper hygiene while consuming

By My Kolkata Web Desk | Published 05.04.24, 06:07 PM
1/12 Be it at a restaurant or at the streetside, sweet lime juice definitely is a frontrunner among the widely available summer coolers in Kolkata

Be it at a restaurant or at the streetside, sweet lime juice definitely is a frontrunner among the widely available summer coolers in Kolkata

Arnab Dutta
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2/12 Take a sip of a chilled glassful juice of the king of fruits - the mango - garnished with finely chopped nuts or go for a second helping if the first doesn’t quench your thirst or desire

Take a sip of a chilled glassful juice of the king of fruits - the mango - garnished with finely chopped nuts or go for a second helping if the first doesn’t quench your thirst or desire

Ashim Paul
3/12 Be it sliced or in juice form, watermelon can surely refresh you in an indescribable way

Be it sliced or in juice form, watermelon can surely refresh you in an indescribable way

Ashim Paul
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4/12 A quick glass of sugarcane juice along with some crushed ice beats others hands down in popularity

A quick glass of sugarcane juice along with some crushed ice beats others hands down in popularity

Suvendu Das
5/12 Who bothers about health, when all your heart desires is a suck or two of the ever-popular ‘baraf ka gola’ over a friendly chat at Bidhan Sarani on a hot afternoon

Who bothers about health, when all your heart desires is a suck or two of the ever-popular ‘baraf ka gola’ over a friendly chat at Bidhan Sarani on a hot afternoon

Satyajit Shaw
6/12 From teenagers to the elderly, these ‘matkawallahs’ do brisk business vending lime juice on the streets

From teenagers to the elderly, these ‘matkawallahs’ do brisk business vending lime juice on the streets

Suvendu Das
7/12 Bael (stone apple) sherbet has always been a traditional cooler in Bengal since ancient times

Bael (stone apple) sherbet has always been a traditional cooler in Bengal since ancient times

Ashim Paul
8/12 Sugarcane juice still beats many others in popularity during the sweltering summers in Kolkata

Sugarcane juice still beats many others in popularity during the sweltering summers in Kolkata

Arnab Dutta
9/12 If you are in the vicinity of New Market or Esplanade, a visit to Humayun Place opposite New Empire cinema is a must to guzzle down glassfuls of pineapple, mango, sweet lime, orange juice or the ultimate mixed fruit punch

If you are in the vicinity of New Market or Esplanade, a visit to Humayun Place opposite New Empire cinema is a must to guzzle down glassfuls of pineapple, mango, sweet lime, orange juice or the ultimate mixed fruit punch

Arnab Dutta
10/12 Be it summer, monsoon or winter, coconut water (‘daab-er jol’) is a year-round favourite of Kolkatans

Be it summer, monsoon or winter, coconut water (‘daab-er jol’) is a year-round favourite of Kolkatans

Arnab Dutta
11/12 A tall glassful of ‘sattu’ (roasted chickpea flour) mixed with ‘pudina’ (mint) and herbs is another eternal favourite of Kolkatans

A tall glassful of ‘sattu’ (roasted chickpea flour) mixed with ‘pudina’ (mint) and herbs is another eternal favourite of Kolkatans

Suvendu Das
12/12 A chilled glass of juice from a thermocol box at the local ‘paanwallah’ (betel seller) is always an option at hand

A chilled glass of juice from a thermocol box at the local ‘paanwallah’ (betel seller) is always an option at hand

Suvendu Das
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