TEA-TIME TALES: THE RETURN OF THE BISCUIT AND BUN

There was a time when teatime wasn't about latte art or artisanal blends—it was about the humble cup of chai and a biscuit tin that held everything from Marie to Parle-G. In recent years, as coffee culture boomed and international desserts filled café menus, this simple pairing quietly took a backseat. But now, the biscuit and bun are making a delicious comeback—nostalgic, homegrown, and surprisingly chic.

- TDG NETWORK

A TASTE OF NOSTALGIA

For many Indians, teatime memories are soaked in simplicity—chai brewed on the stove, a steel tray of biscuits, and easy conversation. Whether it was dipping a glucose biscuit into hot tea or biting into a buttery bun maska, this ritual was less about caffeine and more about connection.

Today, as we chase comfort amid chaos, that nostalgia is returning. Cafés and home bakers are tapping into this emotion, turning these classics into gourmet experiences.

THE BISCUIT RENAISSANCE