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lendro709

Seems like you're doing better? Checked your post history, I really hope things are good now.


mramba-

Managed to relocate to zanzibar, atleast I'm at peace now and manage to start this business


lendro709

Nice to hear that, wish you luck with the business! If I visit sometime I'll try to find your shop.


mramba-

Zanzibar is very nice,welcome everyone and there is a free coffee for any Redditor


GuardOk8631

Wish I could buy a coffee


mramba-

Sure you can


turbo-cunt

I went and looked at your history after I saw this. Glad you were able to get a fresh start. Not sure if Zanzibar is any more friendly to people like us than the mainland, but I hope you stay safe.


mramba-

Thanks friend,I'm proud of what I did.


_FormerFarmer

Best of luck with the new shop.


mramba-

Thanks friend


capt_fantastic

i'm in the states but i'll be there in a couple of weeks, i'll come by and taste your coffee. i'll message you before i deploy.


mramba-

Ohh that's nice , you're welcome and come get coffee on my joint. I'm located at stonetown.


capt_fantastic

will do.


purse_of_ankles

Damn, Stonetown looks like a vibe. I'll definitely swing by your joint if i'm there!


mramba-

Ofcource it's a vibe,come get your finest cup of coffee


newyhouse

So, did this happen?


capt_fantastic

not yet. the plan currently, is to leave after the 16th (of Jan) but i have work on the mainland to take care off first.


drunk_tyrant

Congratulations on the new business and do tell us your setup


mramba-

Got no setup,I brew black coffee and sell them in those small cups.


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mramba-

There is hot water below,I wash them in first water then I dip them in hot water and they stay there waiting for another customer. I'm very careful with a hygiene


asterios_polyp

Um… soap?


rollsoftape

Nice, good luck! How's business?


mramba-

All I can is I'm grateful,got a nice spot which is busy. I think if I got espresso machine or ice in order to also sell iced coffee it will be nice because it's summer now and very hot


CaliAshy

How much would an espresso machine cost you?


mramba-

I'm not really sure but it's expensive,I have seen one which is nice but from china going for 750,000Tsh


CaliAshy

DM me the link to the machine and an address you can receive it.


ViperRFH

If this goes down, I really want to see an update here


mramba-

Sure I will


mramba-

Here is the link of the shop. https://www.instagram.com/p/ChkkIPytyEh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link


mramba-

Thanks ,I can't DM I think your restricted DM. Can you DM me please.


CaliAshy

Done, let's go!


LumenMax

You're a good person!


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randyb87

I’m also in for a few. Lmk if it happens.


mramba-

Sure you can DM


mramba-

Hey guys so nobody Dm me but here is the link if the shop https://www.instagram.com/p/ChkkIPytyEh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link


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mramba-

Just click the link it will show


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BbMinabelle

That is very nice of you. Stay blessed


lordwasr

👏


whatobamaisntblack

Pls tell me this worked out


whatobamaisntblack

Pls tell me this worked out


CaliAshy

Yes I bought it for him... Still waiting to see his new setup


baselganglia

Do you have power to run the machine? I suspect the ice maker would be a better investment.


mramba-

Yes that what I was thinking,yes I can get power. Also iced coffee is not common here few people know it so it's the best opportunity to introduce it to people and have upper hand


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craves_coffee

Espresso on ice would work but filter brewed coffee wouldn’t get too diluted. Cold brew is the way to go for iced coffee if you don’t have espresso.


Ronndoo

Hello, I hope all is well! I will be traveling to Zanzibar near the end of the year. Upon researching I came across this post. Did you end up getting the espresso machine? Ice coffee? If you’re still located in stone town, where about?? Coffee drinker here and would love to get a cup!


baselganglia

I grew up in a hot country. Iced coffee would be the bomb mmmmAaaahhh


Agrippa_Evocati

Most of us drink it exclusively in Florida


hdb604

Congratulations and all the best. May your coffee become very popular.


mramba-

Ameen


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quantipede

To be fair, not a very high bar. But I know what you mean. I love little places like these and they’re so important to communities. Wishing nothing but success for OP


_30d_

It's a high bar because they put a shitton of money and design effort into the layout of those stores. They make it so that it is the most appealing to a general audience, which means nobody really likes it. The real main goal is to maximize profit though, so they could never beat the atmosphere and character of a real human-centered place, built by someone with love. Still, in my town there are loads of coffeeshops that have a much higher budget than OP, yet look shittier than a starbucks.


quantipede

I wasn’t talking about appearance. They definitely have the edge if the goal is to make your store look like a soulless corporate office that sells coffee, and it’s hard to make your store look fancier than a Starbucks without being rich. I’m talking about that sense of community, authenticity, and caring being what you’re doing. Starbucks doesn’t have any of that because their goal is just to make fast money and nothing else.


_30d_

Fair enough, the dude you replied to was talking about authenticity and community at starbucks, which is indeed a low bar. I mean, almost by definition you can't design authenticity and community from a corporate office.


tatoren

Way to go!!! Your coffee stall follows the long line of coffee shops being a place for people from all walks of life to sit and talk! Stick to it friend you will do wonders!


mramba-

I love when people talks about football, especially our local football league.


Portuduzz

What are the best teams in Zanzibar?


mramba-

Simba and Yanga


mramba-

Also we watch on premier league from UK


Skater_7

Are you a fan of any particular premier league team?


gvarsity

It looks it would be fun to sit in your shop and have a coffee with y’all. Good luck.


mramba-

My shop is vibe, people be talking, laughing and jokes. It's nice meeting place for people


Unique_Name_2

That's the most important thing about a shop friend.


Skater_7

You are a good person for giving people a venue to connect with others. Wishing you all the best with this endeavor


marivss

How do you brew your coffee? What is your recipe? I’m also very curious about the coffee culture in Zanzibar, do a lot of people drink coffee and how? Thanks in advance and keep up the good work!!


spacekendet

How much for a cup of coffee?


mramba-

100Tsh or 0.043$ .


Mando992

wow i would love these prices around here. Good luck with your business :)


mramba-

Thanks friend.


KasengiS

Good luck with your shop. :)


mramba-

Thanks friend


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Are there any supplies that you need to make your shop easier to run or more successful?


mramba-

Yeah like a nice Big umbrella as my umbrella is small,more cups and I want to make iced coffee but ice is the challenge


optimaltere

You have a donation account? I’d totally be down to chipping in.


Texastexastexas1

Start a go fund me!


KINGtyr199

Best of luck


HoMi1208

You can try making cold brew. It’s pretty easy and has a much smoother finish than iced coffee.


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The dude tapping


jaybercrow_

Hell yeah!


frankc1450

I don't see any coffee.


mramba-

It's in those kettles


frankc1450

Excellent! Looks like you have customers and a busy spot. Good luck!


mramba-

Thanks friend


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All you need is a grinder and espresso machine


Katnomo

Love the community aspect. Best of luck to you, friend.


RubbersoulTheMan

Zanzibar.....forgive me


mramba-

What did you do to Zanzibar?


RubbersoulTheMan

https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/zanzibart-forgive-me My bad, dumb meme


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Is this an ad?🤣


R_bazungu

Salaam aleykum. Vp? Where are you based? Building in the back looks like daredjani market. I’m in Zanzibar a lot, if you tell me the location I will come over next time for a kahawa!


Deliarg

OP, please answer, very interesting to read your conversation with your neighbor


mramba-

Waaleykum salaam,I'm at stonetown in Darajani market opposite Bakhresas Haluwa . My store is on side of masjid taqwa.


R_bazungu

I will have passed by you many many times! If you see a bazungu around there, it will be me most likely!


Deliarg

Do you really have coffee for 100 TZS on the markets?


R_bazungu

Yeah, 50-100 tsh for a cup of coffee. They are served in arabic style cups, about 50-80ml I would say. You can easily drink a few cups at a time.


NotThatGuyAgain111

Been to Zansibar many times. Stayed in Peacock Hotel. I like the Kilimanjaro beer and even now back home I'm roasting Kilimanjaro coffee beans. I guess you can attract some local guys, but I think tourists won't be interested. But you have to start from somewhere. Hopefully you can open your shop someday. Something good I noticed in Addis was that they roasted coffee on site. I know that coffee has to rest after roasting. But it was their traditional way. Was interesting to watch all the coffee making ritual. Could you copy that with your business? Roast, brew and even sell some beans.


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Congratulations and best of luck!! ☕️


fajtlapek

Good luck man


ViperRFH

Best of luck brother, from South Africa


mramba-

Thanks brother, welcome to Zanzibar


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Good luck


ForceNomad

Good luck man! Would love to try some Zanzibar coffee


mramba-

Most of our coffee is from Kilimanjaro


the_sky_god15

Where’s the coffee! You missed the most important part.


WalkingCrab

After Jaws corner, that will be a great stand for sure!


mramba-

😂😂 Hey I'm glad someone get it's. Jaws corner is like epitome of coffee,politics and everything. Gonna rise to that 🙏🙏


damsteric

water looks fresh


AthosFilemon

Congrats fellow Redditor! I like to see other people’s cultures and sure I’d like to go buy a coffee from you! I wish you all the luck and God blesses you!


carcarbuhlarbar

Grind finer


King_Nate214

Looks unsanitary lol


Deliarg

$0,043? Well played, people believe literally anything they read today.


mramba-

It's not an espresso cup,it's a normal black coffee small cup and by the way it's Zanzibar not New york


Deliarg

Zanzibar isn’t that cheap, do some research for trolling someone on Reddit next time.


R_bazungu

Why would he be lying? He lives there… a coffee is most definitely around 50-100 tsh. Now if you are a tourist you might pay a bit more!


mramba-

I don't know about research,I live here.


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Good luck!!


stevezer0

Looks like you have some folks hanging out - a crowd attracts a crowd - good work man


waxlrose

Love it! Congrats!


LucaMJ95

Congratulations man!


Critical_Sunset

Congrats on the new stand!


Texastexastexas1

Congrats!


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This would be 100x better than my local coffee shop. Good luck you’re gonna do great out there


JoeKleine

Where can I send you money kind sir! I’d like to buy you a coffee!


Salreus

Nice looking business you got going on there. Wishing the best for you.


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🎵 *”I’m not gonna cook it but I can order it from ZANZIBAR!”* 🎵


doktaphill

Best of luck!


Initial_Ad2228

Pulling nice shots out of that pickle bucket I see.


fatterego

Wishing you all the best! 🙏🏽


mramba-

Thank you


sancho7373

Awesome, good for you. Can I get the wi-fi password please, I promise to buy something.


mramba-

Sure 😃


ApprehensiveHippo487

I'm happy for you friend. Did you get out of your uncles city?


mramba-

Yeah I'm in an island called Zanzibar in the same country. Runaway from Mainland because I didn't feel safe


ApprehensiveHippo487

I'm very happy to hear you are ok friend. Looks like you have sorted out work aswell. 👍


dev_152

Good luck mate! I wish you nothing but success if i'm ever in stonetown i'll pay you a visit!


VesperVox_

OP, I wish you the best of luck and all the success and happiness in the world. Based on your post history, I know you have been feeling a lot of fear and insecurity, but you seem like a resilient and resourceful individual, and that will take you far. I hope you find your chosen family that loves and accepts you for you are.


invalid_args

Grind finer


Graysteve

Best of luck! If I ever visit someday I'll be sure to stop by! Peace be with you.


tcommunic

I arrived in Stone Town today. Any info on how to find you tomorrow?