The Chaiwallah: A humble tea seller changes three lives in Mumbai

By Tim van Es

In the heart of Mumbai, three lost souls find unexpected hope in the quiet wisdom of a humble tea seller.

Aditi, a single mother fighting for a fair chance, dreams of corporate success but is weighed down by self-doubt and rejection. Sumeet, a high-flying executive who has always walked in his father's shadow, feels a quiet emptiness creeping into his success. And beneath the old bodhi tree, Arjun sinks deeper into alcohol and debt, looking for an escape.

When a new tea seller arrives in their neighborhood, his fragrant chai, warmth, and gentle wisdom draw them in. One cup at a time, he nudges them closer to rediscovering resilience, belonging, and the courage to choose a new path.

"A luminous, uplifting novel about hope, belonging, and the power of one kind voice."

Shortlisted for the 2025 Discovery Editors' Choice Award.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1764002423
• ISBN13: 9781764002424
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Van Es Books
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"