Warm Drinks for Kathmandu Winters

Kathmandu winters bring foggy mornings, cold evenings and plenty of reasons to wrap your hands around a hot cup. Here are the drinks that warm you up best.

1. Masala Tea (Rs. 50)

Ginger, cardamom and clove make masala tea the classic winter drink. It warms you from the inside and smells wonderful on a cold morning. Learn about the spices in masala chiya.

2. Tandoori Tea (Rs. 60)

Finished in a scorching clay pot, tandoori tea is smoky, rich and perfect for chilly evenings. Read more about tandoori chiya.

3. Matka Tea (Rs. 50)

Served in a clay cup that holds the warmth in your hands. The earthy aroma makes it extra cosy.

4. Hot Lemon with Honey (Rs. 50)

A caffeine-free favourite for cold evenings and scratchy throats. Comforting, sweet and soothing.

5. Full Cutting (Rs. 35)

When a half glass isn't enough, a full glass of hot milk tea keeps you going.

6. Milk Coffee (Rs. 50)

For coffee lovers, a hot milk coffee is a gentle, warming start to a winter day.

Winter mornings start early

Many people in Kathmandu are up early in winter, walking, heading to work or school. We open at 5:00 AM, so your first hot drink of the day doesn't have to wait.

Visit us

See all our hot drinks on the menu and find us on Kotdevi Marg using our visit page.