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Kavievanan Subramaniam, 23, had big dreams of working as a mechanical engineer after graduating in February. But everything changed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Many companies were cutting staff during the motion control order. I knew that getting a job would be challenging,” Kavievanan said during a recent telephone interview.
In May, he decided to start a masala tea-on-wheels business in the Brickfields area of Kuala Lumpur.
Between 3pm and 6pm, he can be seen there riding his bicycle, which is equipped with a large stainless steel container loaded with hot Indian spiced tea.
Kavievanan, an engineering graduate, decided to sell masala tea on wheels after he struggled to get a job during the pandemic.
Its special blend is prepared with cinnamon sticks, ground ginger, pepper, cardamom, evaporated milk and condensed milk. Sell a cup of chai for just RM1.
“Masala tea is popular with Indians because it is refreshing and aromatic. It contains many spices that also have various health benefits. I learned how to make this popular drink from my mother, ”he said.
At 1 PM every day, he makes over 20 liters of masala tea at his home in Bandar Tun Razak. He then loads the freshly brewed tea onto his motorcycle and heads to Brickfields.
There, transfer the tea to a bicycle and cycle around the area.
“My tea is sold in the late afternoon because that is the time when people enjoy drinking tea. In one day, I can sell about 100 cups of my hot drink. So far the business has been encouraging, ”said Kavievanan, the youngest of three siblings.
The engineering graduate was initially concerned that his parents would disapprove of his business, especially since he has an engineering degree.
“I did not tell my parents about my business idea. I quietly bought the bike and the container to store my tea. I only told them about my plans after that. Fortunately, they have been very supportive, “said Kavievanan, who has also forced his close friend to sell masala tea on wheels at Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur.
Ginger, spices and a couple of secret ingredients are part of Kavievanan’s special masala tea blend.
Kavievanan encourages people to try different avenues to earn extra money during the pandemic.
“Don’t feel bad if you have lost your job. It is always important to persevere and never give up.
“The good part is that I am running my own business and I can be my own boss. I enjoy running my tea business because I meet different people every day while making some money.
“In the future, I hope to have a successful business selling Indian kacang putih sandwiches with my tea.”
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