This Dubai-Based Indian Cafe Is Getting Viral For Offering Tea, But Why?

In India, a cup of tea is usually priced at just Rs 10 or 30. But this Dubai-based Indian cafe is offering Gold Karak Chai for Rs 1 lakh.
  • Alice Mary
  • Editorial
  • Updated - 2024-11-28, 10:58 IST
Gold Karak Tea

Dubai, known for its extravagant lifestyle, towering skyscrapers, and luxury shopping malls, has just added another incredible offering to its list of luxury: ‘Gold Karak Chai’. An Indian cafe in Dubai, UAE has recently captured the attention of social media users worldwide by selling a cup of Gold Karak Chai for a whopping price of Rs 1.14 Lakh (AED 5000). What’s more, a video of this extravagant chai went viral across the internet. But why is it getting viral and how is social media reacting to it:

Dubai Cafe Offers Gold Tea For Rs 1 Lakh

The Boho Cafe & Restaurant, located in the Emirates Financial Towers at DIFC in Dubai, UAE, is owned by Indian-origin restaurateur Sucheta Sharma. The cafe has been going viral online for its extravagant drink - a tea served with 24-carat gold leaf, which is what makes it so unique and expensive and it costs Rs 1.14 Lakh (AED 5000).

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In a video shared on their official Instagram, the tea is shown being served in silver cutlery, with a topping of gold dust and a gold leaf, and paired with a croissant that’s dusted with gold. Viewers were amazed by the sheer extravagance of it all - a tea that costs more than most fine dining meals in Dubai.

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Gold Karak Chai: A Viral Sensation

Edible gold has been a symbol of luxury and wealth for centuries, often used in fine dining establishments, luxury hotels, and exclusive events. “For those seeking a royal experience, the Boho Cafe & Restaurant also serves the Gold Souvenir Karak Tea and Coffee at Rs 1.14 lakh each (UAE Dirham 5000)”, as per Deccan Herald report. The cafe's lavish menu features gold-dusted croissants, a gold burger, gold ice cream, and even gold water.

The cafe’s owner, Sucheta Sharma, told the Khaleej Times, “We wanted to make something exceptional for people seeking indulgence, while also catering to the larger community.”

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Reactions Received On This Video

Dubai Cafe Offers Gold Tea For Rs 1 Lakh

Dubai is no stranger to luxury dining and extravagant experiences. After the video went viral, many social media users expressed both awe and disbelief at the price tag, with many questioning whether anyone would actually buy such an expensive cup of tea.

A user commented, “Never thought in my wildest dreams that i would say " bhai chai peene ke liye emi leni padegi 🥹”, another said, “Crazy how u can get a 1 aed karak that might even be better”, another Instagram user commented, “Nonsense”. One wrote, “Ridiculous, who pays for this clearly doesn't value their money!”, another said, “waste of money. Once you drink the tea, your Kidney need to be replaced as well..” Another commented, “Toxic ..toxic.....😮...kidney liver😢😢”, another wrote, “Now why in the world would I want to eat gold in my coffee and croissant, tho?”

Whether or not anyone would actually pay such a steep price for a cup of tea is yet to be seen, but the viral video has certainly made its mark.


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Image credit: Boho Cafe & Restaurant (@bohocafedifc)/ Instagram



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