Hard work is the key to success. It is believed that a person should treat obstacles as challenges to thrive further. A man from Mangaluru abided by this rule and is now earning handsomely through a tea stall. Once a gym owner, Sachin Karkera of Mangaluru repaid his loan of Rs 8 lakh in two years. He is the owner of Kamadhenu Tea Stall near Bijay Pyo Mall, Mangaluru. Sachin had poured all his hard-earned money into starting a gym. As a gym trainer himself, he took a heavy loan to meet the gym’s requirements. Things took a downturn after the Covid-19 pandemic.
The lack of customers and high rent made Sachin wonder about the repayment of the loan. Seeking a break from the financial crisis, Sachin decided to visit the Adiyogi place in Coimbatore for guidance and wisdom. There, he saw a man selling delicious tea and got inspired to start his own tea business. He began a tea stall in a small shop of 100 square feet on Bijay Church Road, Mangaluru.
Sachin prioritizes quality and hygiene, never compromising on these factors since the beginning. Tea in his small shop is priced at Rs 25 per glass cup. He uses high-quality sugar, jaggery-filtered water, and the best-quality milk in his tea. The teacup cleaning process is fully automated. Sachin believes that tea should not just be tea; it should be healthy tea.
Sachin has paid off the Rs 8 lakh loan for the gym in two years. Every day, more than 200 customers visit Sachin’s shop for tea. Good ambiance, attractive wall paintings, and hygiene are all the hallmarks of Sachin’s tea shop. Apart from tea, Sachin also sells snacks like buns, ambode, chattambade, and avalakki.
