This discussion clarifies the Goods and Services Tax (GST) applicable to various tea-time snacks. While many common snacks like puri, khakhra, farsan, and patra fall under the 5% GST bracket, branded items may be subject to 12% GST. The distinction for 'branded' appears to relate to registered trademarks (® or ™), similar to well-known brands like Lays or Bingo.