A Tea Seller Who Never Gave Up on Life | An Inspiring Story
The morning air was still cool when the tea seller lit his stove. A small flame, a dented kettle, and the familiar sound of boiling water marked the beginning of his day. He did not have a shop with a nameboard or chairs neatly arranged. Just a wooden cart at the same corner of the road, standing there quietly for years. Before the city fully woke up, he was already at work. Washing glasses with cold water, wiping them with an old cloth, and arranging tea leaves, sugar, and ginger with care. This was not a dream job. It was simply life, measured one cup of tea at a time. People passed by every day. Some stopped briefly, others walked past without noticing him. Office workers were always in a hurry. Students checked their phones. Drivers drank their tea silently and left. Nobody asked his name. To most people, he was just the tea seller on the corner. There were days when business was slow and the kettle boiled more water than needed. There were nights when he counted coins twice ...