Falah Al-Zour is not your ordinary tea seller. He is a man who takes pride in his appearance, his craft, and his customers. People who frequent his cart in the busy market of Hebron know him as the "King of Tea" or the "Elegance Man in Palestine." He has been selling tea for 23 years and has a passion for preparing the perfect cup of tea for every occasion.

"I have a passion for preparing tea, and before I became a tea seller, I used to prepare a cup of tea, and it would be delicious. So, I thought to myself and said, 'Boy, why don’t you sell tea to people?'" he says with a smile.

Falah starts his day early, around 8:30 a.m., when he goes down to his cart and begins to prepare the tea. He washes the mint, sage, and hawthorn, brings the cups, and cleans the cart. He wears one of his five suits, which he carefully chooses according to the season and his mood. He prefers dark colors like black, navy, brown, and beige, which he says suit his age and complexion. He also likes to add a touch of shine to his outfit, which he believes has a positive effect on his sales.

"I work on selling tea only. For 23 years, I have been working in this profession, where I start work at nine in the morning until five or six. I go down to work between 8:30 and 9: I start preparing the tea, wash the mint, sage, and hawthorn, bring the cups, and clean the cart. That is, between 9 and a half and 10, the movement starts in the market, and all the customers here know me as they have bought from me for 20 years since they were young until they became adults," he says.

Falah has a loyal customer base who appreciates his friendly service and his expert knowledge of tea. He knows how to make different kinds of tea for different seasons and tastes. In the winter, he uses mountain sage instead of normal sage because it has a stronger flavor and aroma. He also adds mint and hawthorn to the tea, which he says are good for health and digestion. In the summer, he uses fresh mint leaves to cool down the drink. He always uses hot, clear water and sugar to make the tea sweet and delicious.

He also has a secret tip for making the best cup of tea: "As for steeping, you should not leave the tea bag soaked in the cup when getting the color and flavor we want because it will become bitter in taste, and if you remove the mint and hawthorn from the cup, that would be better when we get the desired taste. We remove it because if it remains, its concentration will increase, and thus its taste will change."

Falah says that he enjoys his job and feels happy when he sees his customers satisfied with his tea. He also likes to chat with them and share stories and jokes. His customers have given him many titles, such as "King of Tea," "Sheikh of Tea," "The Elegance Man in Palestine," and many others.

He hopes to continue selling tea for as long as he can and wants to pass on his passion and skills to his children. He believes that tea is more than just a drink; it is a way of life.

"Tea is not only a drink; it is a culture. It is a way of communication, friendship, hospitality, and love. Tea is life," he says.