Deepa Fruit Juice

We have been here on the Main Road in Kanjanur for a while now. Most people know the spot because it’s right at number 1487. My brother and I start early in the morning, usually around six, to get everything ready for the day. We spend a lot of time just washing the fruit and making sure the machines are actually working like they should. Some days it is really hot and everybody wants something cold, so we stay pretty busy until the sun goes down. The shop isn't very big, but it fits what we need. We mostly just focus on getting the juice made right and keeping the floor from getting too sticky. It’s hard work when the oranges are tough or the power goes out, which happens sometimes. We don’t have fancy chairs or anything, just a few stools for folks who want to sit for a minute. Most customers are just passing through on their way to work or heading home for dinner. It’s nice seeing the same faces every day. We try to keep the fruit fresh, but sometimes the delivery truck comes late and we just have to deal with it. That is how it goes here in Kanjanur. We don’t do anything too complicated, just peeling, squeezing, and pouring into glasses all day long. It keeps us moving and pays the bills. Sometimes we run out of ice by the afternoon if it’s a really busy Tuesday.