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India Today
22-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- India Today
National Mango Day 2025: 4 ways to sip, stir, and scoop the king of fruits
Mango season may be winding down, but the love for the king of fruits is far from over. This National Mango Day, here's a line-up of unexpected recipes that give the classic fruit a bold twist. Think refreshing vodka mixes, beer with a tropical spin, a matcha surprise, and a dessert that's anything but ordinary. Perfect for those who like their mangoes with a little extra Masala MirageInspired by Aam Papad nostalgia, this bold cooler blends the spice of chaat masala with mango chilli cordial and zesty lime. It's a playful twist on street-side summertime flavours — perfect for sunny afternoons, quirky soires, or whenever you're craving a chatpata kick. Ingredients:ZigZag Lime infused Crax – 45 mlMango Chilli Cordial – 20 mlFresh Lime Juice – 10 mlChaat Masala – a pinchIce – as neededMethod:Muddle raw mango and sprinkle lightly with chaat together ZigZag Lime infused Crax, mango chilli cordial, lime juice, and into a chilled with the chaat-coated mango slice and serve with a Crax chilled.2. SundrewA tropical twist on the classic beer cocktail, Simba brings together smooth mango pure, sharp lemon, and a dash of black salt for that unmistakable desi edge. Balanced with crisp vodka and topped with light, malty Simba Lager, this drink is refreshing, bold, and packed with character. Perfect for laid-back brunches, golden hour hangs, or any time you're craving something juicy with a bit of Pure – 60 mlFresh Lemon Juice – 20 mlBlack Salt – barspoonVodka – 30 mlSimba Lager – to topIce – as neededBlack Salt – to rim the glassMethod:Rim the glass with black salt and set a shaker, combine mango pure, lemon juice, black salt, vodka, and well and strain into a chilled, salt-rimmed up with Simba chilled.3. Mango Matcha And National Mango Day would be incomplete without the addition of mango matcha by FES Cafe—the drink that has taken over social media, sparking endless debates. Creamy, layered, and almost too pretty to stir, this caf-style cooler brings together the earthiness of matcha with the sweetness of mango for a refresh that's equal parts aesthetic and addictive. A must-try for anyone looking to sip something a little unexpected this matcha powder40ml hot water50ml mango pure150ml milk120g iceMethod:Whisk matcha powder with hot water until a glass, add mango pure and fill with in the milk, followed by the gently to enjoy layered mango-matcha flavours.4. Jasmine Tea Mango CompoteFloral, fruity filling that adds brightness and mango cubes – 559gLime juice – 57gMango pure – 324gMandarin pure – 186gJasmine tea – 5gSugar – 84gCorn flour – 19gGelatin mass – 44gJasmine extract – 5 dropsadvertisementMethod:Boil lime juice and mandarin pure jasmine tea and let it infuse for 30 through a fine sieve into a mango pure, sugar, and corn flour (sifted together), and stir constantly over low from heat, then add gelatin in mango cubes and jasmine extract. Set mango season officially says goodbye, there's still time to experiment, sip, and indulge. These recipes go beyond the usual, giving mango its well-deserved main character it's spiked, steeped, or served in a mousse, each one brings something unexpected to the table. Try them this National Mango Day and give the king of fruits the bold send-off it deserves.- Ends
India Today
10-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Is India's next big lifestyle shift brewing in dessert and coffee space? Details inside
India's urban centres are witnessing a quiet but distinct shift in how people consume desserts and coffee. What once revolved around sugary milkshakes and instant coffee has evolved into a curated experience with pour-over brews, cold brews, French pastries, matcha cakes, gluten-free brownies, and everything in evolution isn't just about taste, it's a reflection of changing lifestyles, aspirations, and priorities among India's growing middle class and Gen Z spoke with Vidur Mayor, Founder & CEO, FES Cafe and Sumer Sethi, founder of Unify Foodworks to get more insights on the THAN JUST A CAFFEINE KICK Coffee is no longer merely a wake-up ritual. It's a cultural statement. With global chains expanding andc indie roasteries mushrooming across metros, Indian consumers are embracing coffee as a daily indulgence, a professional companion, and even a health brews, nitro coffee, and plant-based milk options like oat and almond are now commonplace on menus. The trend has gained particular momentum in cities like Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, and Gurugram, where cafe-hopping is now a GETS A MAKEOVERSimultaneously, the dessert space is undergoing a the other end of the spectrum, nostalgia and comfort have sparked renewed love for Indian sweets served with modern twists.A swirl of creamy delight in every bite, just like Carvel. Made with care, served with a smile, and always finished with that signature swirl, it's the simple joy that never goes out of and cloud kitchens are experimenting with fusion offerings like tiramisu with filter coffee, gulab jamun cheesecakes, or saffron-infused panna OF EXPERIENCE FIRST SPACESCafes and dessert bars are increasingly being designed as Instagrammable experiences. Interiors, music, and even the plating of desserts are crafted for social aesthetic appeal is drawing a younger audience who view cafes as workspaces, date spots, or mini-social result: lifestyle-led consumption. People aren't just buying a coffee, they're buying a moment, a mood, a BY TRENDS, DRIVEN BY DATAAccording to recent food and beverage market insights, India's cafe market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 9 per cent through 2028. Premium coffee consumption is rising, especially in Tier-1 and Tier-2 demand for healthier, premium, and artisanal desserts is steadily growing, driven by millennials and Gen Z, who seek a balance between indulgence and NEXT?The fusion of wellness and indulgence, authenticity and aesthetics, is likely to define the next phase of India's cafe and dessert culture. With rising disposable incomes, better exposure to global trends, and a growing appetite for self-care-driven consumption, the space is primed for it's adaptogenic lattes, mushroom coffee, or millet-based cakes, India's next big lifestyle shift might just be brewing in a cup or plated on a marble counter.- Ends
