Vinayaka Tea

You can find us right near the Salasar Bus Stand on Palwas Road. We are very close to the Janana Hospital, so there is always a lot of movement around our place. Vinayaka Tea is a small setup. I spend a lot of time watching the buses pull in and out while I work. It’s a noisy spot, but it’s good for business. Most people stop by when they are waiting for a ride or visiting someone at the hospital. The shop isn't very big, so we have to be careful about how we stack the boxes. I usually have a helper who comes in the afternoons to move the heavier crates. We don't use fancy packaging or anything like that. It's just good tea in plain bags. The dust from the road is a bit of a problem, so I’m constantly wiping down the counters. I’ve been working here for a few years now and I know the schedule of almost every bus. It’s a busy life. We don't really do much advertising. People just see the sign and walk in. Sometimes it’s quiet for an hour, then twenty people show up at once. You have to be ready for anything. I keep a small radio in the corner to listen to the news. It’s a simple, honest way to spend the day. We just try to keep the shelves full and the customers happy. That is really all there is to it. Most days we are here until the very last bus leaves.