The Job
The dynamic nature of my job keeps me engaged. Each day brings new clients and negotiations, continuous learning and growth. Beyond the daily interactions, the industry itself brims with potential and the opportunity to make a real difference. Our brand was born to serve good quality beverages to people from all walks of life, be it a cup of chai or a filter coffee. We’re uncompromising on our quality, taste and technology. I believe there is a need to shift public perception around our industry and especially towards our high-quality, machine-made tea because that has been a real challenge. We strive to help people differentiate our product from their past experiences with other inferior machines.
The Weekdays
The day starts over a cup of coffee in the morning with my co-founder brother and chairman father as we discuss strategies and plan our day ahead. I prefer to be in the office early in the day to sort out all routine matters and check my emails before the staff comes in and the meetings start. I also really look forward to interesting and new developments in more orders, new clients, manufacturing, procurement and so on. I take time to recharge during the day by going down to our own café and savouring a wholesome cup of our coffee. The change of environment and coffee are just what I need when I have to take a break. I also sometimes prefer to work in a different environment; this could be my dad’s cabin or even my home. The only thing I find disappointing at work is when there are sudden, unscheduled meetings or people walking in without appointments. These can be quite distracting.
The Weekend
On the weekends, usually on Sundays, I prefer being with my family, going out for a good brunch and doing any unfinished chores. I also use my Sundays to catch up on my favourite shows or simply unwind with a good book.
The Toys
Beyond my essentials, which are the mobile phone and laptop, I’m not particularly drawn to gadgets. Of course, I enjoy my TV for entertainment, but I can function just fine without anything else.
The Logos
While I don’t have any major personal preferences, if I had to choose, I would say Davidoff for fragrances, Nautica t-shirts for clothing, and our very own Roastea for beverages.