Hassan: If you can have tea of different flavours, why not tender coconut water? Fans of this natural beverage could soon enjoy it in lime, honey and other flavours thanks to the Hassan district administration, which plans to set up a "coconut hut" to sell it to people, who want a change from the fizzy drinks they are accustomed to drinking.
The “hut” that the Coir Board has been asked to design, will be made entirely from parts of a coconut tree such as its trunk and leaves, and will be established on the border of the Hirisave village on the national highway connecting Bengaluru and Mangaluru via Hassan. It could open about three months prior to the Mahamastakabhisheka of the Bahubali statue in February, 2018 to cash in on the large influx of visitors to Shravanabelagola, a popular Jain pilgrim centre in Hassan. Based on its success, more "huts" could be opened in other parts of the district, reveals Deputy Commissioner, Rohini Sindhuri.
Not only will the selling tender coconut water in various flavours promote a healthy drink, but will also help coconut growers sell their produce directly at the “hut” without relying on middlemen. The " hut," which could be named Kalpamrutha, will also sell all other coconut related products, according to Ms Sindhuri. The DC, who held meetings with growers, says they seem to like the concept.
