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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

My Kolkata Web Desk Kolkata Published 05.04.24, 06:07 PM
Be it at a restaurant or at the streetside, sweet lime juice definitely is a frontrunner among the widely available summer coolers in Kolkata
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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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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
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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
Be it sliced or in juice form, watermelon can surely refresh you in an indescribable way
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Be it sliced or in juice form, watermelon can surely refresh you in an indescribable way

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

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

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

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

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

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

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