Ask Maps helps a Chai Lover Discover Authentic Tea Shops

[TusharSuradkar]

Last week, I attended a meetup in Mumbai hosted by amazing local guide @Shubham28

On my way home to Pune, I used the new Ask Maps feature with this query.

Suggest a few chai tea shops when traveling from Mumbai to Pune by road using the Expressway. If the chai shops have adopted sustainability practices, that would be great. The tea shop should provide jaggery tea, as I do not consume sugar.

This was a composite query, which was discussed in detail in the online meetup last month.

Ask Maps came up with amazing suggestions…

Ask Maps logo credit @framesbysumedh

I chose Indrayani Tea since they offered Jaggery Tea

Ask Maps also provided detailed information about the vibes, the tea, and the sustainability practices, which I had asked for.

It was located inside the Food Plaza Court mall.

Here’s their view from inside the mall.

They also have a counter from the outside of the mall.

Here is their amazing jaggery tea in a 100% plastic-free BIO-cup

Indrayani Tea also complies with centralized waste segregation rules. They emphasize high-volume, fresh-batch brewing in large brass vessels rather than repetitive single-serving boiling, reducing energy usage per cup.

Once again, Ask Maps proved to be immensely helpful for a tea lover like me who is also sensitive to sustainability practices and cares for our planet in locating an ideal tea shop.

Previous episodes of Ask Maps

Ask Maps Explorer Meetup, Pune

Where Should We Go: Ask Maps Decides

Let’s Take Ask Maps to the Next Level

Ask Maps for a VideoWalk Adventure in Pune

Where Should We Go in Pune: Ask Maps

Pune Local Transit using Ask Maps

[curatorofmemory]

@TusharSuradkar . The responses work beautifully if the prompt is good

[framesbysumedh]

Ask Maps is surely the most loved feature of Google Maps
With different varieties prompts it will surely do wonders

[KashifMisidia]

Great way to test the new ‘Ask Maps’ feature, @TusharSuradkar bhai!
Finding sustainable spots with jaggery tea right on the way from Mumbai to Pune sounds super helpful.
Thanks for sharing this useful experience!

[PrasadVR]

It’s quite interesting to see you using the “Ask me” feature and getting such a helpful reply @TusharSuradkar Ji.

[TusharSuradkar]

Fully agree @curatorofmemory
And for a good prompt, we have to be very clear baout our goal and purpose of asking

[TusharSuradkar]

Thanks for the lead and initiative, dear @framesbysumedh, on Ask Maps

I learned a lot of good prompting from your experiments and experience with Ask Maps.

[TusharSuradkar]

Thanks @KashifMisidia bhai for the appreciation

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you for the appreciation @PrasadVR ji

[Katarina_Cibikova]

@TusharSuradkar Ask Maps is such an impressive feature for finding specific local gems like authentic Jaggery Tea.

I really appreciate how it balances taste, convenience, and eco friendly practices like using bio cups and energy efficient brewing.

Thank you for sharing another great episode!

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you for the appreciation, @Katarina_Cibikova, for the appreciation

Has Ask Maps launched in Belgium yet?

I am sure you would enjoy it thoroughly as well

[Annaelisa]

Das ist sehr interessant, @TusharSuradkar. Würdest du mir bitte erklären, warum Jaggery für dich so wichtig ist?

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you for the question, @Annaelisa

It is my teeth
Somehow, I noticed that jaggery does not give me a toothache the way sugar does.
These general benefits:

1. Jaggery contains iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which sugar lacks. This can help with anemia and bone health in non-diabetic individuals.
2. Less processed: Jaggery retains molasses and phytonutrients due to minimal processing.
3. Traditional uses: Jaggery is valued for aiding digestion and providing warmth in winter.

What kind of sweetener do you prefer or use?

[Annaelisa]

Ah, es ist also viel gesünder für unseren Körper. @TusharSuradkar, danke für die Erklärung. Ich frage mich jetzt, warum wir bei uns diese gesunde Zuckerart nicht kennen.
Ich süße meinen morgendlichen Kaffee nicht mit Zucker, sondern mit Honig und hoffe, dass das die bessere Wahl ist.
Danke für den schönen Beitrag.

[BioDnatraveller]

@TusharSuradkar ji very nice information. I was trying today Ask maps in My area too.. will share my experience soon.

[TusharSuradkar]

That would be wonderful, dear @BioDnatraveller

Especially if you search for ‘tea shops around me’ and write a new post about it, I will be very happy