Malaysian man is earning around RM100,000 a month from mostly selling masala tea, also known as masala chai from his bicycle in Kuala Lumpur.
Kavievanan Subramaniam went viral during the Covid-19 pandemic and gained attention across Malaysia for his masala tea—a traditional Indian tea brewed with aromatic spices like cloves and cinnamon—which was well-received around Brickfields and Masjid India. Tea Thambi’s masala tea has become popular not only for its authentic taste but also for its affordable prices, ranging from RM1 to RM4.
He shared that the masala tea is made using high-quality tea leaves and natural ingredients from trusted suppliers. He started Tea Thambi with a modest capital of RM500, which he used for a drink container, tea stock, milk, cups, and some modifications to his fixie bike, which he had used during his studies.