The 
t.mp3 (for a detailed discussion see Lesson
39) refers to a special
Kashmiri tea. There are three types of tea in Kashmir:  , 
and  . By
is generally meant ,
which is made with green tea leaves boiled in water, to which no milk is added.
It is either made in a sama:va:r,
a  (a small pot),
or a bohgun
(a pot). While preparing ,
almonds, cinnamon, and cardamom are added to the tea and sugar. On festive
occasions (weddings, etc.) some milk may also be added. If milk is added to
it is called .
Kashmiris are great -drinkers,
but the drinking is
usually restricted to the home. In the downtown area, there are no tea stalls.
However, in the tourist areas, there are tea stalls which serve 
tea. The typically Kashmiri
n.mp3ally is not even served in restaurants. In a Kashmiri household, a
non-Kashmiri guest is generally served
tea unless, of course, he specifically asks for .
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