Five things we’re loving this week
Note from our sister team Souk: We’re a team of dedicated (okay, addicted) hunters of cool products, who finally have an excuse to do what we love best, which is to spend tons of time window-browsing for the good stuff & sharing it with everyone we know.
Each week we pick five new things we absolutely love. Some of these are practical. Some are delightful. Most sit somewhere in between. What they all have in common is that they’re not obvious, and that’s exactly why we love them. At least one of them will make you think: I didn’t even know this existed… but now I want it.
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This is one of those products that we'd buy just for the packaging but we'd also buy it for what Puli Spices aspires to—celebrating India's diversity through its native souring agents and spices. This Angamaly raw manga meen curry masala (Manga means mango, meen is fish) traces its roots to the bustling town of Angamaly in Kerala, and was once a staple of Syrian Christian homes and festive tables. Check out a recipe for Mango Prawn curry, using Angamaly Mango meen curry masala on Puli's Instagram page here.
This summer-inspired soy wax candle, featuring fragrance notes of fresh ripe mangoes and sweet vanilla, is sure to delight any mango lover. We especialy love the ready-to-gift packaging that makes it look like a treat you picked up from your favourite cafe. Comes in three sizes—Petite, OG, and Grande.
We like that this sun-dried aam papad—made from real mango pulp—comes individually wrapped like bite-sized candy, making it the perfect treat for on-the-go or after a meal. We also love the idea of using these as toppings on vanilla ice-cream, or incorporating them into cheesecakes, panna cottas, and yogurt mousse for a nostalgic, tangy twist.
This book's a treat for mango lovers. Highly-praised and well-researched, Mangifera Indica by Sopan Joshi is an exploration of the mango's role in India, going beyond history to look at agriculture, trade, and cultural significance. It also covers the science (botany/ecology) without being a dry textbook, offering a 'biography' of the fruit's co-evolution with humans. The book treats the mango as something deeply embedded in Indian life, showing up in religion, literature, diplomacy, and even as a kind of social currency across economic divides.
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Mangoes are, as the author says, India's favourite 'bribe': a gift that no one can refuse, and one that opens many doors. "It is both our great distraction and a reliable means of conversation," he adds. Just as the British talk about the weather, Indians talk about the mango." / Excerpt from 'A Slice of Mango' by Manupriya from Shaastra :: vol 03 issue 09
This green tea featuring real mango bits, mint and orange peels makes for a great summer drink, especially when brewed cold. It has a fruity, fresh aroma, along with a tangy, tropical flavour and is best enjoyed mid-afternoon or post-meals. We'd totally brew a large jug of this to keep in the fridge and enjoy throughout the day!
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