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This stall is called Sudhin Surya Tea Shop.
It has a quiet environment and no traffic noise, making it a popular place for tourists.
There is a tea shop on the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala that serves as a meeting point for people from different backgrounds, breaking down the geographical boundaries that separate them. You could even say this is a store in Tamil Nadu that carries the essence of Kerala. Located along the route to major tourist spots in Kerala such as Kumbavurutti, Manalaru and Achankovil, this tea shop has become a place for tourists from Tamil Nadu and Kerala to relax and unwind during their travels. Located 12 km from Tenkasi, this is the last tea shop on the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border. Just like people from Coimbatore come to Ooty to drink tea, people from Tenkasi often come to this tea shop on Meakarai-Achankovil road, which is the last tea shop in Tamil Nadu. The tranquil environment and lack of traffic noise make it a popular spot for tourists who want to have a cup of tea in nature.
It's called Sudhin Surya Tea Shop and it's the last stall on the Tamil Nadu border. Apart from this, one has to drive another 15 kilometers to reach Kerala and head to the next stop for tea. In addition to tea, the shop is also famous for its banana fritters.
Sureshkumar has been running this shop for 12 years. Banana fritters made from Nendram banana, suciyam and vadai are especially famous here. Tourists coming to Kothalam from Chennai often come to this shop just to taste the banana fritters. “We open at 5:45 in the morning and the churros are ready by 6:30, hot and fresh. Once sold out, we immediately make another batch. We never leave customers empty-handed. We sell about 200 a day A banana fritter.
For travelers traveling from Tamil Nadu to Kerala, this tea shop will offer them a hot cup of tea. Likewise, it welcomes tourists coming to Tamil Nadu from Kerala with tea. So next time you decide to visit Tenkasi, you'll know where to take a tea break.
