India, April 29 -- Sun beating down mercilessly and the hot loo wrapping everything in a furnace-like haze, the roadside glasses of sugarcane juice come across as a saviour. Sugarcane juice stalls are a very common sight during summer, and for good reasons too; their appeal makes sense. The cooling, refreshing taste feels like instant relief on a sweat-soaked, sizzling summer day.ALSO READ: Swimming this summer? Ophthalmologist shares 4 eye protection tips: 'Never rub your eyes.'

On top of that, the freshly pressed sugarcane juice comes with a variety of add-ons, from a squeeze of lemon for tanginess, a pinch of black salt for a savoury taste, to mint for a cooling punch- no wonder sugarcane juice has become a crowd favourite!

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