There is something about road trips, especially in India which somehow beats any other mode of transport. Often the journey in itself becomes more memorable than the actual destination. Anyone who loves road trips will know the value of a hot cup of tea. That one cup is enough to rejuvenate and refresh.
Rishad's book "Hot Tea Across India" recounts many a tale of such trips, with different flavors of tea accompanying the author through his travels. The writing is more like diary entries of a traveler, or like stories shared around a campfire. It does not capture all the details of his various journeys, does not give you enough information about the various places. It feels more like a sharing of various anecdotes. Nonetheless, it makes an interesting read. Some of his encounters are funny, some bizarre and some scary(like being chased by goons who want to buy his bullet!!). The author's love and reverence for his precious bullet will definitely strike a cord with all the bikers out there :)
After reading this book, it made me want to take my car and hit the road, the aroma of a hot cup of tea beckoning me.
My Rating: 4/5
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