Vijay Tea Store

Vijay Tea Store is situated at No.51, right inside Delhi Gate in Akbarpur. It’s a busy spot because we’re so close to the parking area. You hear engines revving and people shouting all day long. The store is filled with big sacks of tea leaves and the air is always a bit dusty from them. We’ve been here for quite some time, so we know most of the people who park their bikes nearby. It’s a simple setup with some old wooden shelves and a heavy counter. We don't have a lot of room to move around when the new stock arrives. Sometimes we just stack the bags on the floor and hope nobody trips. Akbarpur gets really hot in the summer, and we just have one old ceiling fan that squeaks when it turns. We spend most of our time weighing out tea and wrapping it up for customers. It’s not fancy work, but it keeps us busy. Sometimes we sit outside on a stool when it’s quiet and just watch the traffic go through the gate. There’s always someone asking for directions or a place to get some water. We just do what we do and don’t worry too much about the rest. The shop has been the same for as long as I can remember. We just keep the tea moving and talk to the regulars who stop by for a chat.