Like many Pakistanis, it’s my routine to drink tea every evening. And during my frequent travels, drinking tea becomes not just a habit but a necessity as it helps me keep up my energy levels and also, as frequently advertised by tea manufacturers, helps provide me with inspiration. My tea habit is something I just can’t compromise on, and if room service or an in-hotel restaurant isn’t available, then I’ll even hoof it down to a nearby Dhaba to get my daily dose of tea therapy.
Perhaps this is what Barkat Mitha, the General Manager of Serena Hotels in Gilgit-Baltistan, sensed when I would unfailingly turn up at the Khaplu Palace and Residence’s restaurant every evening for a cup of doodh patti.
