Tea, noodle, and bean cake (akara or kosai) sellers in Kano are experiencing a surge in business as the harmattan season intensifies. Residents are opting for hot beverages and foods to combat the chilly weather.
Key Points:
1. Increased Patronage: Vendors report a significant increase in sales due to the cold weather.
2. Popular Items: Hot tea, noodles, akara, pap (koko), and locust bean cake (awara) are in high demand.
3. Higher Income: Vendors are earning more due to the increased demand.
4. Customer Preference: Customers are willing to pay more for hot beverages and foods to keep warm.
Vendors and customers alike have expressed satisfaction with the increased demand. Ali Musa, a tea seller, said demand for hot tea has been rising for the past three weeks. Mudi Saleh, another vendor, had to bring his brother from the village to help serve the growing number of customers.
Customers, such as Nura Zakaria, a tricycle operator, and Zubairu Abass, a resident, have increased their patronage of these vendors to stay warm during the harmattan season.