A very random click made Arshad Khan an internet sensation within a few days. He is a tea seller, and like any normal day, he was busy preparing tea for his customers. The sound of camera shutter grabbed his attention, and his image got captured in the camera. The customer, Jiah Khan shared the picture of the blue-eyed tea seller on her social media account, and the post went viral. 

Making headlines

Withing a few days of making the post, people on the internet started sharing the image, and people from all around the world began discussing about him. Arshad Khan, a tea vendor from Islamabad, garnered such immense popularity that modelling offers started coming his way. It has been seven years since the picture went viral. Arshad Khan is again making the headlines as he recently inaugurated his tea shop called ‘Café Chaiwala’ in London. 

Café Chaiwala in Ilford Lane, London

Arshad Khan established café on Ilford Lane in London. This choice of place holds special significance due to the substantial presence of Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladesh communities in the area. His newly inaugurate café is receiving significant acclaim on social media. 

His tea is liked for its authentic South Asian taste and flavours. Inside the café, there is even a scooter adorned with traditionally painted artwork. His Instagram account boasts of many followers. 

Chai Cafes in Pakistan

Looking at the popularity of Arshad’s venture, multiple Café Chaiwala outlets have opened in numerous cities across Pakistan, with Lahore and Khan Islamabad being particularly notable locations.  Arshad’s café in London strives to bring traditional South Asian culture in a foreign land with a modern touch. The walls of the café are decorated with traditional paintings and the interior design reflects a contemporary aesthetic. 

Arshad and his fans

Arshad shares that he is ever ready to prepare tea for his fans. The tea shop on Ilford Lane is his first international tea shop. The area is densely populated by South Asian residents. He shares that he could open this shop with the support from his Durrani friends. 

The popularity

A single picture of Arshad Khan made him reach new heights. He is no longer an ordinary tea vendor. People liked him as the blue-eyed tea seller with handsome features and now he is gaining popularity for opening his tea shop in London. His remarkable journey from being a humble tea seller to becoming an international tea entrepreneur, is truly inspiring.