This tea-loving elephant stops for a refreshment in central India's Madhya Pradesh.

Footage from Ratlam, on June 18, shows the thirsty elephant stop in front of the shop while the shop owner offers the animal a cup of tea. The elephant opens its mouth while the owner empties the cup.

The happy elephant then trumpets before setting off on its way.

According to local reports, the elephant's name is Gajraj and come to the tea shop every morning, hoping for a drink.

Reports suggest the elephant consistently arrives at 8 am, waiting stubbornly for its fix.

Other shop keepers in the vicinity have tried to offer the elephant tea from their shop, however, the gentle animal has politely refused and reported back to his favourite tea spot.

Tea, undoubtedly one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, has become an addiction for an elephant in central India's Madhya Pradesh.

The visual came out of Ratlam city in the eponymous district on June 18.

According to reports, an elephant called Gajraj is addicted to tea and arrives at the tea shop every morning, hoping to catch a drink.

The video shows the elephant standing in front of the shop while the shop owner offers it a cup of tea.

The elephant opens its mouth while the owner empties the glass down its throat.

The happy elephant gives out a trumpet before setting off on its way.

Reports suggest the elephant arrives at the tea shop every day at 8 AM.

If the tea is not available, it sits in front of the shop stubbornly till it gets its share.

Other shop keepers in the vicinity have tried to offer the elephant tea from their shop, however, the gentle beast had politely refused and reported to his favourite tea spot.

The locals have become habituated to this tea addicted animal and enjoy a sip of their favourite drink with the giant.