Tea stall

These are all over the city. A lot of life takes place on the streets due to overcrowding, but it makes for a vibrant social life. An endless cup of tea is very cheap and passersby as well as regulars can stop for a few minutes refreshment and a chat. This woman used to pack up at night, but then another lot of stalls open up and you can see little groups of men sitting around, nearly always with a woman serving, paraffin lamps burning, at all hours.