Chaiwala
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A chaiwala prepares masala chai on a coal fire in a street of Kolkata, surrounded by a small gathering of customers and bystanders
A chaiwala in Varanasi pouring a cup of chai
Chaiwalas are mainly people who prepare and sell Indian tea on streets or small roadside shops.[1] In Mumbai (Bombay), chaiwalas are commonly seen almost every kilometer. A lot of chaiwala tend to come in from different parts of India and run small businesses in major cities; In Mumbai the chaiwalas may also be seen on bicycles especially during night hours. Chaiwalas usually serve tea in a small glasses or unglazed clay teacups but in recent years they have started to serve tea in plastic cups. Traditionally chai was made in copper vessels; however that appears to be changing in some places. The Indian politician and BJP Prime Ministerial canditate for 2014 LokSabha Elections Narendra Modi is a former chaiwala.[2][3][4]
References
- ↑ "What is a chai wallah?". Chai Wallahs of India. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ↑ From ‘chaiwala’ to PM covet: A sneak peek into Modi's industrious life
- ↑ Narendra Modi: from tea vendor to PM nominee
- ↑ Zach Marks. "Narendra Modi and the Calculus of Tea". The New York Times. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
See also
- Indian tea culture
- Masala chai
- Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Bill, 2012
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