Meet the 103-year-old tea seller quietly taking over social media – here’s her surprising story

These days, social media is full of perfectly shot videos and influencers trying hard to stand out. But right now, it’s a 103-year-old woman from Vadodara who’s quietly getting all the attention, and for the most genuine reason.

No filters, no setup. Just her, her tea stall, and her everyday routine.

Kashiba runs a small tea stall near Maharaja Sayajirao University, and what’s surprising is that she still does everything on her own. At an age when most individuals tend to slow their pace, she persists in preparing tea and attending to customers as if it were an ordinary, routine day.

You watch her, and it doesn’t feel like anything extraordinary is happening. But somehow, that’s what makes it special.

In a video that has gone viral, she appears to be doing something simple – grating ginger and preparing tea. Sakshi Singh shared the clip on Instagram, and there’s nothing dramatic about it. It’s just a regular moment from her day, but a moment that turned special because of Kashiba's resilience.

People connected with it instantly, perhaps because it feels rare and refreshing to see this kind of consistency and independence today.

For students around the university, her stall isn’t new. Many have grown up seeing her there. The tea, especially the ginger chai, is memorable, but more than that, it’s her presence.

They call her “Kaaki,” and as the video spread, many shared their memories of stopping by her stall.

It’s not just about tea for them. It’s about something familiar and steady.

At a time when most things online are designed to grab attention, stories like these quietly remind people of a different kind of impact. It’s not about going viral for the sake of it, but about the small, consistent efforts that often go unnoticed.

And perhaps that’s why this moment has stayed with so many – because it feels real and worth pausing for.

Disclaimer: This article is based on a video shared on social media. The authenticity of the clip and the details associated with it have not been independently verified.Thumb image: Instagram/ Sakshi Singh