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Chaiwala

The Stories of Varanasi

I have been making tea for 63 years now, my father made it before me. Our ancestors were tax

collectors here in Varanasi, now the government does that work. My happiness comes from

helping others; guiding is the thing. This city is the lifeline for the earth, everything began here.

My tea shop provides for the 17 people in my family who live with me.