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As the saying goes, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Success takes time, effort, and perseverance. Nirmal Raj is a shining example of this belief, proving that “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” In 2012, he founded Buddies Cafe, a tea room based in Coimbatore. 2. Vision Creating a Unique Tea Experience Buddies Cafe aims to recreate the charm of traditional English tea rooms, offering a space to socialize, discuss art, music, literature, and enjoy the finest tea. 3. Mission Delivering Quality and Variety The mission of Buddies Cafe is to serve affordable, high-quality tea while ensuring a diverse and enriching customer experience with 70 tea varieties and snacks. 4. Starting From Childhood Dreams to Reality Nirmal’s journey began as a child, sneaking into the tea factory where his mother worked. Falling in love with the aroma of tea, he dreamt of a career in the tea industry. Over time, this passion grew into supplying tea dust to local shops. Discovering chemical-laden samples strengthened his resolve to provide quality tea, igniting the idea of starting a tea room. 5. Problem Identification Overcoming Initial Challenges Launching Buddies Cafe in 2012, Nirmal faced immediate hurdles. Selling tea for ₹10 in a high-rent space proved unsustainable. This forced him to relocate, but his determination remained unshaken. 6. Solution Persistence Leads to Profit Despite early struggles, Buddies Cafe found success after moving to a new location. Within three days of reopening, the cafe made its first profit. Initially selling more coffee than tea, Nirmal stayed committed to his vision, gradually building a loyal customer base. 7. Scaling and Numbers Expanding the Buddies Brand Today, Buddies Cafe serves 70 tea varieties and snacks, offering a unique experience inspired by English tea rooms. The brand operates one Buddies Cafe outlet, three Buddies Tea Points for express delivery, and a high-end Buddies Cafe Lounge. 8. Final Thoughts “Success Born from Passion and Hard Work” As the Japanese proverb states, “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” Nirmal’s journey exemplifies resilience. From a child with a dream to a successful entrepreneur, he built Buddies Cafe through unwavering dedication. “He who has never failed cannot be truly great,” and Nirmal’s story is a testament to that truth. By  𝚂𝚘𝚏𝚒𝚊