Ishwer Tea Stall

Being located near the Delhi G P O at 32 is interesting because we see so many different types of people. You have the folks who work at the post office and then all the travelers coming through. Ishwer Tea Stall is just a tiny space, really. We’ve been here long enough that the walls have turned a bit dark from the steam and the smoke. It’s a lot of work keeping the tea brewing all day long. We don't have a lot of room for people to sit, so most just stand around and talk about the news or their mail. The sound of the traffic is constant and the bells from the post office tell us what time it is. We buy our milk fresh every morning, and sometimes if the truck is late, we just have to wait with the customers. It’s a very plain shop with no decorations. We just have the tea, some biscuits, and maybe some cigarettes for those who want them. The rain can be a problem because we don't have a big roof, so everyone huddles under the small awning. It’s been this way for years and we like the rhythm of it. It’s just a place to get a quick tea and move on with your day. We aren't doing anything special, just making tea for the people who walk by.