Hyderabad, March 18 -- Hyderabad's favourite Niloufer Cafe is set to open its ninth outlet in Hitech City, likely to be India's largest tea cafe, on Wednesday, March 19. The grand launch will feature Niloufer's Kettle of Love, a 2-ton kettle symbolizing the cafe's journey through time.

As Cafe Niloufer expands into Hyderabad's IT hub, curiosity surrounds not just its signature 'Irani' chai and Osmania biscuits but also its pricing. With a noticeable price difference between its ground-floor tea and premium lounge offerings at other outlets, many wonder whether the new location will stick to its affordable roots or introduce a tiered menu.

Tea on the ground floor is priced at Rs 70, while the same cup costs as much as Rs 150 in the premi...