India, June 30 -- In a speed-obsessed world, the joy of savouring food and drink is often lost. Enter the era of slow bars - where drinks are crafted with intention, ingredients respected, and conversations unhurried. These spots invite you to pause, sip, and truly taste.

"Slow bars are like the chef's table of the coffee world - deliberate, personal, and rooted in care. Watching coffee being brewed invites stillness, curiosity, and connection, much like mindful eating. It's about being present, savouring each sip, and honouring where itallcomesfrom," says Chef Radhika Khandelwal.

Delhi's Hinoki, a Japanese-inspired cafe, was founded by college friends Urvi Singh and Deepanshu Saini. What started as a commitment to transparency - crafti...