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He shared that he made Rs 18,000 by selling 450 cups of coffee till evening (Image: Instagram/@devanshtyagi_)
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News18•04-10-2026, 14:04
Content Creator Sells 450 Coffees in a Day Outside Office, Sparks Online Debate
  • •Devansh Tyagi, a content creator, set up a roadside coffee stall outside a corporate office to test the viability of a small food business, documenting his experiment on Instagram.
  • •He offered four flavors of instant coffee, selling each cup for Rs 40, aiming to provide a "cafe-like coffee feel" to customers.
  • •Tyagi claimed to have sold 40 cups within the first two hours of opening, with business picking up significantly in the evening.
  • •By the end of the day, he reported selling approximately 450 cups, totaling Rs 18,000 in revenue, though he did not disclose profit margins.
  • •The experiment sparked a divided reaction online, with some users questioning the realism of the sales figures and others reacting with sarcasm.

Key Questions Answered

Content creator Devansh Tyagi successfully sold approximately 450 cups of coffee in a single day by setting up a roadside stall outside a corporate office.

The coffee stall generated total sales revenue of Rs 18,000 for the day, priced at Rs 40 per cup. However, this figure represents gross revenue and does not account for ingredient costs, fuel, equipment, or other operational expenses.

The experiment divided internet users significantly. While some viewers reacted with sarcastic jokes and questioned the realism or authenticity of selling 450 cups daily, others warned that running a physical food and beverage business is much harder than portrayed.