We love it, we hate it, we can't have enough of "paan" - betel leaf with a smattering of lime, a dash of catechew and betelnut and a dozen other things depending on whether your taste is spartan or baroque!
This song ("my lover chews paan") deserves a mention because it's about paan, it's about a dying folk theatre tradition and an actress I adore.

is that the thing taht colours your teeth red-brown. How does it taste? veronicainheels · 2009-12-01: 00:18

Yes, it leaves AWFUL red stains! It's sweet and slightly minty. SoulCurry · 2009-12-01: 00:19

sweet and slightly minty sounds good, but I think I'll skip the staining. :) KateR · 2009-12-01: 04:25

I dunno what they taste like, but they sure look cool. Tulpje · 2009-12-01: 07:18

yeah, my teeth are ugly enough as it is. ;-) thisismizb · 2009-12-01: 08:01

Love the bright colours in the photo. Am a bit dubious about trying, though, with the stains and all! sydneylizzie · 2009-12-02: 07:55

I´d love to try it one day. rezinka · 2009-12-08: 13:48

aah pan, how i miss it!! iaminfiniti · 2009-12-10: 14:47