Lucknow’s ‘Garam Matcha’ Viral Video Leaves Internet Asking If ‘Matcha Pani Puri Is Next’

At this point in time, it seems like anything and everything is possible– as long as people have the free will to conduct food experiments- in the name of being ‘creative’! Believe it or not, the much-loved ‘Matcha’ that is gaining popularity all over the world, turned into the recent victim of such ‘experimenting’ in India. A video was shared on social media, which showed a street-side vendor, allegedly from Lucknow, making ‘Garam Matcha’. Yes, you read that correctly, the man was basically making ‘hot Matcha’, which is not how the Japanese tea is preferred.As soon as the post went viral, netizens began to react. Most found it ‘bizarre’, while some called it a ‘clickbait’ that the vendor was going for to get internet views and likes.For those

not aware, Matcha is a Japanese powdered green tea, which is popular for its antioxidants.Times Now could not confirm the details of the post. Check out the viral video:‘Garmat cha, Exclusive in Lucknow,” the post read. The video was shared on Instagram by the handle ‘ayanahmad99_’. The post was shared 2 days ago and pulled more than 36K views from netizens.

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Internet’s reactions: “I know someone somewhere in India is thinking about making Matcha pani puri too,” a user said. “Ghar ghar matcha yojna!” commented a second person in the comment section. “Why do they do thi?” added another.ALSO READ: ‘Aisi Kya Majboori Thi?’ Man Puts Coffee In Pani Puri! Viral Video Leaves Foodies Speechless “I just know this was all for clout and internet likes and views because who is this street vendor even getting customers for his hot macha. That is not exactly the way to drink a macha,” commented the next person. “Culinary Syncretism at its finest,” wrote the next person. “Bhaiya do cup kadak macha dijiye (Bhaiya can I have two cups of kadak macha),” added another person. “This is ridiculous,” added another person.