I had a $1000 Cup of Tea 🇱🇰
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- ■ SRI LANKA, ELLA: Sri Lanka is a land of opportunities. Yet, despite actually doing my utmost to meet local entrepreneurs and established business owners I found it incredibly difficult do just that. But whilst on a long drive though the mountains and tea plantations of Ella I finally stumbled upon one by pure accident.
What he told me was a mighty impressive story of how he'd taken the leap to open his own little tea shop at the age of 26. Is this man Sri Lanka's next Ceylon tea millionaire? This called for a full-scale Harald investigates!
He says he sells 20 tea a day at 28cents each, thats $5.60 a day, 30ish days in a month thats $168, 10,000rupees payment a month($57), leaves him with $111 a month, or $3.7 a day not even factoring in normal expenses. Unreal.
Jamie ford It is real.This guy must have planned this business before the Easter attack thousands of tourists use to travel through this way.After that attack literally only few tourists travel.further most European tourists travel by Luxury buses never stop on this sort of small tea shops.
jamie ford: then there's also rent for the land so yeah I believe he has been operating at a loss lately
And don't forget that he has to pay for the tea he is selling!
Ok
Harald Baldr you are very kind person bro I watched your all videos ! from India
Hey! Our Tuk Tuk driver dropped us off here this afternoon: I recognised the place straight away from this video. We bought 2000 ruppees worth of tea. He has screenshots from this video, in a frame on his counter now. I thought I would pass on, that he said that you have "changed his life". He's a lovely man.
That's amazing to hear.
Brilliant!!
Awsome
Im crying even more
I know how hard it is to struggle and fight for our living. Not every job works out good. Tears in my eyes. Wish a best of luck to him. Love from Mizoram.
harald is a reverse viking, he raids places and leaves loot
🤣🤣🤣
Progressive Viking
Haha, best comment! :D
Awesome haha
Lol!
Im from Norway visited Sri Lanka and drove to this tea center. He have now mentioned Harald in his Tea poster and also his tea shop has got much better and his english has also improved a lot. Im happy for him and Harald helped this lovely guy a lot back then and now he is doing it great!❤
nice dude!
And i was wondering how he is doing! Great gesture to mention harald, shows gratitude!
That’s absolutely amazing.
Thanks for sharing....great to know the lad is doing well
Awesome mate!
make his day? you paid that loan in full you blessed him. he was so genuine he took a pic for proof. honest man.
Yeah, I was thinking that maybe he was afraid that someone would accuse him of stealing it.
Visited him today. He has made a framed poster thanking @Harald and said so many customers after his video
Are you for real? That's awesome! Hope the guy is doing well.
@@southeparkfreak Yes he has actually a screenshot from the video as a poster now and he named his best tea after Harald that is awesome.
@@ZorroStyleX Yeah I've seen it in another video of his place after I made my comment. It's pretty cool to see how much he appreciates the gift! I really wish the best for this guy.
@@southeparkfreak That's cool do have still the link? would love to watch
@@ZorroStyleX Can't seem to find it anymore. I believe it was somewhere here in the comments though.
Today You are The most popular Foreigner in my Country...Mr harald...You are a Good Man with a Blessed Soul...Thank You Sir ❤️
🇱🇰 Guyz..Please Share this Video
Very kind person.
Totally agreed 🇱🇰😍
LK
Yeah. 😍
Yeah😍
To think that he doesnt want to spend more than 1 night in the breathtaking Hotel due to it being pricey but to give $1000 to a stranger in need/ a leg up without hesitating just shows how special you are to the world!
:)
26 years old man without family went away from village and started own buisiness. that's really inspiring . i feel happy that you helped him .
The best part of this is he was not trying to rip off you giving the tourist prices, he charged you all the local prices. Hope he invest the money on his success 🐼
I agree👍
@terry 1 👍
Yes bro honest people, Help come from anywhere .
Yes he was honest from the very beginning, with his little English. And corrected all the misunderstandings. What a great little fellow, you made Sri Lanka proud. Hope all Sri Lankans will take this as an example.
I think it cud b better to pay off the loan en remove that burden from his shoulder. Bank money stresses a lot.
You are populer in sri lankan social media.thank you very much for helping people in my country..
@Jenna Talia your boy friend is now a hero in sri lanka, please watch todays (19th july 2019) sri lankan televition "adaderana" 6.55 p.m. news. your boy friends great heart is the news of the day.
The tea guy kept saying "sir" he's so genuine and kind
@free democracy bruv what's ineptitude
@free democracy oh NVM it's like a lack of skill
@free democracy same even as a Sri Lankan that's better at English than my home language I think of those effects aswell and it's interesting honestly.
@free democracy hey. Yes here in India and Sri Lanka I believe we've got that habit from the times of colonisation. But we don't only use it for white people. We use it while talking amongst ourselves as well.
I m sri Lankan . Dude your a legend for what you did. This guys whole life would change because of your generosity
Yeah, it would seem that in a slow month, the business would definitely not allow him to eat.
Yes. Very good man
That’s the type of people the economy needs and that’s the type of RUclipsr the economy needs
Sri Lanka have a bright future because of people like him.
@@HaraldBaldr you are a Saint! 😍
@Burger Turtle
EXACTLY
@@HaraldBaldr Thank you Harald. Very well spotted as you rode your bike. Shame the last president built Expressways. They make people go past people.
Harald you are good man! GOD BLESS YOU! HELOUU FROM RAMANIA!
You just changed this man's life right there 🙏
Indeed
I still don't think he realizes how much money that is
@@brockpoggers2255 Most probably yes...
He definitely will not know a Euro is Rs. 200
@@brockpoggers2255 yes he realizes, Harald told him 1000$ everybody knows dollars
Whole sri lanka is talking about you mr.harald baldr..subscribed
❤ From sri lanka 🇱🇰
Why bro?
@@premrahulvlogs4832 This video has caught eyes of one of our newspapers that's why.
I hope that Harald's kindness doesn't corrupt people who may now recognize him for his good deeds. I hope his goodness will prevail and that the people of Sri Lanka treat him the same as they would their own and not try to hint, coerce or try to get money out of him. He's inherently a good old soul and should be treated with that same goodness that he has shown to others all around the world.
Hi Harald, it's nice to see the way you speak with people.
Very friendly way you select the person who need your help
May you have the strength always with you 💐
Hahah cool, he's from my country
He's single, owns a business, and cooks a mean roti. He's a good catch ladies
Such a beautiful gesture to a person who is worthy from my country 💗
Harald.. I had tear in my eye watching you giving him the money. What freedom you gave that man! Bless you bro.
Thanks a lot Sir for visiting Sri Lanka..❤️ After Easter attack Sri Lankan tourism industry was struggled and now it's recovering faster than expected. Credit goes to RUclipsrs and bloggers like you who helping and promoting our wonderful country...❤️🇱🇰
Thanks a lot &
Hope you a safe journey Sir. ❤️
❤️sri lanka
Yes .... tourism should improve since lot of people depend on it directly and indirectly........your youtube video will also help to show the beauty of the country and to get more tourists ....Earlier "Ella" was flooded with tourists similar to down south beaches of Sri Lanka.........
hopefully sri lanka will get back to where it was before easter peace
@@iridemanila now all are fine..all in as usual..you can come n vist before as a good 😊👍❤️
This brought me to tears. The man took a risk on himself and it pays off. What a great move by you my friend by rewarding his kindness and effort.
Wowwww wonderful Sir Herald,
My 9 years old Daughter became crazy fan of you because of your helping heart,
@უფალო შემიწყალე says you
I don't know if Harold is a rich man, possibly he is, but most certainly he is greatly rich of heart.
@tom mathew , people can give a donation on his patron channel for the giveaway, so whit those donations he does the helping pays, so it,s actual in a way not be his money he gives and as a plus, he gets a lot of views and makes an income on RUclips and the Internet that probably can make it a bigger payback for him too so that he can make travel the world around,And also Norway were he comes from (but also Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Australia) are the countries where the average monthly income is being as the highest in the world
He get about 8 thousand a month for RUclips plus he gets donations etc
Jeez ....what a couple of wet blankets you guys are lol
...or perhaps a better way of saying is that “He gives us the opportunity to help hard working people “ which we would otherwise know nothing about.
well that was so nice of harold
Such a good deed! You literally save his life from a debt trap he was cornering himself into. You might have taken away all his stressful sleepless nights away in just one moment! As a srilankan I thank you you are a great man!
I really hope he went to a bank to exchange that currency, not his loan shark
He was entirely satisfied with just the 50/=he got even after spending a long time with just one customer. Most of others would have demanded for an extra tip. So his honesty was rewarded just in minutes way more than just a tip.
So lesson for people in tourism. Don't try to rip off tourists. Be friendly and honest. Oneday you will be rewarded for honesty like this guy. 👏👏
Don't skip Ads guys. We must support this generous GENTLEMAN
his instagram account: mass.thiru
Rather click his ads
Screw ads. Just support him on Patreon.
Or just get RUclips Premium
No ad
Harald ! The golden heart ! ...and everything he touched turns into gold ....
I appreciate your mindset.
I'm from srilanka... I'm watching ur all videos.... And today u make full of tears in my eyes... I saw that tea shop brother too happy and he can't explain to u his happiness... U are so kind person Harold..... May God bless u..
you earned my sub mad respect and what a spectacular spot
I know right that view is amazing for travelers
I cried watching this. Harald you are such a beautiful human being
jigar nh ha tera
If I go to Sri Lanka I will definitely visit this guy's tea shop! Awesome
🙏🙏🙏🙏
Take me with you
WOW!!!!! You paid his whole Loan???
Amazing!!!
May God bless you for your kindness
Amen!
Harald is one of the most generous man I have ever seen!
Thank you very much harald.
i cant bilive this. god bless you and yiur perance.
for this guy it's just $ 1000, but for a guy this is the moment when his life will change so much .
I’m a Sri Lankan and I want to say that he actually sounds like a genuine guy who is fighting life to make a living. Harald I’m so glad I came a across your channel. This is brilliant content and most importantly your an amazing guy with a BIG heart! We want to wish you all the best with your life.
Much Love From Sri Lanka!
Most famous foreigner in the
sri lanka 🇱🇰 today 😍😍😍
Has me in tears. So happy i found your channel. Keep paying it forward Harold Balder. Your a great dude... Thanks for sharing..
I love how he wanted to show the appreciation of receiving a gift since he wasn't able to describe it with words. People like this are rare and we should all learn to appreciate what we are given and have. I love my country!
WOW. Such a humble person. He could have rent out a helicopter and travel around the Island but instead, he rents out a bike and travel and on the way helping locals with money. Hats off to you sir from another Sri Lankan.
Everyone watch this video atleast 10 times without skipping ads so that our man herald can help many needy.
yes I watched more than 10 times
I have RUclips Premium there are no ads. I don't know if I'm helping lol
I don’t even skip any of Haralds ads
Ads?!! I haven't seen any ads on Harald videos until yet ( I'm watching regularly since 7 months and don't have RUclips premium!)
@@charleson11 You're still helping just to let you know.
$0.28 TEA WITH A $1,000.00 TIP, Very nice of you, stay safe out there!
@Liam euro. which is better than usd
So the tea was 0.25€ and the tip 1k€. 3967% tip is pretty decent indeed.
@Liam Euro
@Liam about $1130 usd.
Imagine, that is like someone with a million dollar mortgage on a commercial real estate and then one day a costumer comes in for tea and leaves you a million dollar tip. Truly mind blowing!!! And heck, that $1000 Harald gave him is a lot of money for Harald as well. So that was very generous of him.
Good gesture..
Tea guy is humble and deserves it.
It's very good bro
You an awesome guy who visited to Sri Lanka after all these dark innocents. We really appreciate you.. Harald, you are such an awesome, down to earth gentleman..
Lots of love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 ❤️
@L. Dega I believe he means regular, hardworking, honest people who don't have much
L. Dega there was a series of bomb attacks two months ago.. Really sad.. but now the country is back to normal..
SRI LANKA is ranked as No. 1 again in travel guides and magazines.
Golden beaches,Beautiful jungles, mountains, waterfalls..
Full of ancient ruins, Castles..
Mouth watering food...
Unbelievable hospitality...
What more could a tourist ask for...
The HEAVEN on the earth..
www.escape.com.au/news/its-back-this-island-is-world-no1-again/image-gallery/012b53fdc590551a6936f5e01d4b7ffe
If i could like this a few million times, i would.. Just for you helping that man!
Spread the word... tell all your friends, coworkers, etc. The more people that subscribe, the more that watch, the more that donate... the more often he can do these things!
I spoken to this Young man(Tiru) this evening in SL time..He still in pleasant surprise , told me that there are invisible human Gods are in this world".Thank You so much Harold.He knows exactly what He is doing.I am positive one day that young entrepreneur going to be a successful businessman .What a world...Personally I am going to visit him too..I can see lot of people from Sri Lanka have watched this video.If You do visit Ella Yala or Eastern cost via this road on 16 th mile post please dont forget to stop and have a nice cup of tea or Roti.This is the way You can give helping hand to Tiru and give our gratitude to Mr:Baldr.Lets do Folks...
Awesome! Keep telling everyone to stop by
This guy you can see he probably put everything he had and really believed in his business. So happy you helped him out. Most people don't understand how hard it is to open and run and independent business. Most assume you are loaded with money and it's far from the truth. You changed this man's life forever and generations to come! Your a good man Harold! ❤
You are now famous in Sri Lanka ❤️Thanks a lot and good job bro
Harald is a man with a golden heart. Love from Sri Lanka
Hello from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 really appreciate the job you’ve done 🤝👏👏
Harald has a heart of gold and just enjoys life. He is so respectful to other cultures and is very fair. I like how a lot of times when he’s not trying to bargain a vendor he will often help people he sees in need.
@Harald Baldr you were in the news for this act and you are the most famous foreigner in Sri Lanka. ❤️🇱🇰
Sri lanka😍
Do you got a link to the news? Would love to see.
@@frameyard2693 same
Wow! You are helping not only that guy, but also everybody involved in tourism in Sri Lanka by promoting it. Thanks brother.
I From Sri Lanka!! Thanks for you support Sir . We need more you guys to take our tourism up. Thanks for keeping happy him. Much appreciate . 🇱🇰
You know that photo he took will take pride of place in his home, he will never forget that day.
Maybe he was really struggling and prayed and for him Harald was an angel.
Herald is a man with pure Golden heart! Greetings from Sweden. We love all your videos.
Harald you go against all that RUclipsrs stand for. You are not greedy and all about enriching yourself. You are a RUclips angel.
Silverfox 😇 spot on with your statement
Agreed ❤️
The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.
"Albert Einstein"
I am an Indian...very rare to see big heart ppl like you... You helping real honest genuine poor people... That guy might thinking God has sent you...
@@sheesh3323 good sir, spread humanity
I see a lot of Indians excelling at things like engineering and electronics. Very resourceful and clever.
That guy might be thinking correctly ... he was riding his scooter and for zero reason decided to stop here ,have a convo and tea..and do a huge act of kindness .. sent by God ? You tell me
I did not expect that! He did not make his day.....¡You made his year! ¡King Harald of Norway!
I'm from sri lanka and i watch your videos daily. As a srilankan I can say he is operating his shop definitely with a loss . YOu are definietly a great character I think he will now onwards will plan his job in a good manner Thank you for helping poor people in our poor country I Respect you sir
My uncle always have your video on the tv and watches you every time. Tells me every time that you do help people. We were betting whether you would help this tea guy. I said there is no way you would give $1000. He said you would. When you gave $50 I said “ see there is no way he would give $1000” but then you went back to your scooter and counted $1000 and I was like 😱. I can really tell from the tea guy’s behaviour that he is really a humble honest guy. He didn’t shoot the tea price seeing a foreigner like others did. Thank you so much 😊 for making his day and my night !!!!
Ann Other lol
Tsering Yangkyi I thought too after Harald paid for the tea that he wouldnt be helping out the guy, but my heart was like help him, help him.It's a miracle how he read our mind.
...and we can see that...he's going to be successful...first cos Mr Harald invades his cool tea place.
.....second..he shd name it...Apollo Tea Center....which then only....progressive Lance Harald ...will approve...haha.
First he gave 50 rupees 0.30$ real price of tea
@@lattapatta6953 ...then come the Mr Harald element of surprise...there is always one...before he gives...I like his method too.
CANT BELIEVED !!! YOU ARE REALLY GREAT PERSON !!! HATS OFF 🙏🙏🙏 AS A SRILANKAN THANKING YOU AND WISHING YOU FOR BRIGHT FUTURE !!!
Harald: You open every day, right?
Him: Okay Sir!
You know that guy was shocked, his mind was numb, heart was warm. How you expect them to react normally.
Wasn't it "thank you, sir"? I'm pretty sure that's what he was repeating over and over again.
Legend says he hasn't closed his shop till now 😂
@@johnceena9799 lmao
May be he thought that Mr. Harald was urging him to open the shop everyday and work hard.
That view was fantastic from the tea shop!! I think that poor guy was in shock when you gave him the money. Well Done, Harald!!!!
This is a classic example of how money can change lives if it's at the hands of a good hearted man.
yes
These videos are what people are craving...It is so rare to see people giving to each other in this manner. Inspiring video Harald!
Ich wünschte es gäbe mehr Menschen wie du Harald. Danke das wir dabei sein dürfen.
Don’t skip ads guys. Let’s support him! Such a good heart sir. Bravo.
This video was published in Sri Lankan television news. You are now popular Herald.
Hansa Welgama මොන චැනල් එකේ ද ගියෙ
Yashod Eranga Swarnawahini
Can I get a link ?
You had two choices in $1000. Stay in luxury hotel or donate some people who really needs like this. I followed many of youtubers. I have never seen this before.
thats your boi harald for you, he does it whenever he's in a good mood and finds somebody who he thinks deserves it. hes done it a fair fair fair few times in the past :D
Ive just started watching this channel ,But this would have to be the greatest amount of generosity ive ever seen . Paying this man's whole bank loan . Bless you harold. Love your channel Best wishes from Australia.
you sir Lance just made my day and not afraid to say I teared up when you helped that gentleman with your kindness and Awsome heart and that sure is one of the main reasons you are my favorite vlogger!
One of my favorite episodes!
yes, really amazing, that he is doing something like this...no words to describe...definitely the best vlogger I've ever seen, aswell, just these little things are worth the most.
Me too
Thanks you very much Sir for visiting Sri Lanka. After Easter Attack Sri Lankan tourism industry was struggled and now it's recovering faster than expected. Credit goes to people like you, RUclipsrs and bloggers, who helping and promoting our wonderful country. I invite you to come back to Sri Lanka and enjoy with our environment and hospitality. Thanks a lot & god bless you.
as a sri lankan I would like to give my heartiest thank to you my dear..... good luck for you journy
I remember a while ago I watched like only a quarter of your video and falsely assumed that you were this arrogant prick going around making fun of poor people (sorry). But you are truly a genuine, humble, and compassionate human being. Good job sir and a thousand salutes!
He is honest man by giving the local price. and harold you are beautiful soul to help out that man, not only that man ,, Phil,India lots of people you helped . hope you Enjoy Sri lanka more. lots to watch and try............. Bless you my friend
Because of your video,today I visited Tea Centar,and ofcourse I bought some tea.. and yes,he still remembers you.. he said that u was there 3 weeks ago....
Was he watching sky sports on a huge TV he bought recently lol
his instagram account: mass.thiru
Searched for "tea center" and found @harald_tea_center
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He's getting famous now, I'm very happy for him :)
@@paulissimo thanks, for the ig account
I’m so happy for him. I’m crying hope his business thrives
Harald: I’m scaring away your customers!
Tea shop owner: Ok sir!
This video is heartwarming and amazing!
Russrollin that’s was legit. He paid the loan in full, so it’s ok to kick some customers away. That’s why he said “Ok sir”
Dude is wholesome
I can’t be the only one binge watching these during the coronavirus? It’s the closest I’m getting to traveling during these crazy times. Respect!
God I love videos like this that shows us different places most tourists don’t go. Great job Harald and your hair looks good like this 😀❤️ this place is gorgeous I would have never knew Sri Lanka was this beautiful.
Harald you are a model RUclipsr. A truly generous spirit. God bless you.
Sir Harold helping people who are doing it for themselves... Respect!
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Bet he still thinks of you as a real angel who visited his shop. Thank you Good Sir
Great attitude Harald, with that simple donation, you changed his life forever.
There's NEVER any good pussellawa when you want some! Good video, brother. Cheers.
Facts... lol 😂
all the good pussellawa is taken
@@brockpoggers2255 it always is.
Dude you just changed his life. That's amazing.
LyovMyshkin
It will sink in more what happened once this tea seller checks the exchange rate I think then realises his position financially.
@@RawTopShot I'd love to see that moment on film.
I am srilankan man I was enjoyed this video . thanq you very much and come again srilanka. Our hospitality is great .It is know all of people in the world. Thanq ❤❤❤❤
You are in the sri lankan news Harald..Thank you for visiting Sri Lanka🇱🇰
Where exactly is that?
That was so nice of you Harald you didnt just made his day, that money pays his whole bank loan
Good job👍👍👍 very well deserved
You changed his life in 1 sec . That is one of the most satisfying things to see !!! Thanks for that !!! Great video , but , we need , you need a real pork'o'clock time !!!
Good👏👏👏
Thank you soo much sir... u are such a wonderful person... may god bless u more and more
That made me cry. He had a look like an angel came down, and lifted a weight off his shoulders.
When I see you helping people that really need and appreciate help, gives me hope in humanity. Thank you.
Hi my friend your this video played a srilankan no1 chanel of derana today news.your amazing sir
Link plz? Mention the date and program atleast
Yesterday (july 19) 6,55pm news
Amazing 1100 can literally change a man's life he will benefit so much from that money. All his profits are his own now thanks to you harold. Makes me emotional 😭😊❤️
I found Harold channel yesterday and watching all day today , no more Netflix for me , I have a lot of catching up to do , great man he is .
Friggin awesome, huh? And we spend 1100 or more for 4 days at some festival. Damn...
Made me cry too ..
Drinking game:
Take a shot every time he says "thank you sir"
I landed in the hospital thank you bro
@@ellietny3238 Thank you sir :)
The vendor was in such a state of shock and didn't exactly know what to say, or how to express his gratitude. Amazing though, that you continuously give back to the people that make your content.
You have changed his life within second 🏆..His honest eyes and service made his whole life happiness.. really appreciate Harald & thank you..
Very kind really you made his day , and he looks so so so much happy after rewards , such a great feeling experience , good job Harald , world need more people like you
The smile on the peoples faces you do this to is priceless, you should make a compilation. Im thinking of the Venezuelan barbershop, that family in The Philipines etc.
So nice ,
Just rang Tea center guy , he was very happy when I told him that I watched him on internet RUclips. Sent him the link via WhatsApp.
Jerry willam :)
What's his What's App? I can't find him. Can you send me a message on Instagram? @thenorthmanhb Alternatively please tell him to get a business listing in Google Maps and also start a Facebook page
Such a good 💙 harald you made his day we'll done on your so kind love your videos very entertaining take care x
@@paulknox999 Finally. Thanks!
May Buddha bless you with good health, happiness and a long life so you can continue blessing others. With love from Australia
I see Harald in a form of an Angel 😍,goshh,you are too generous ,Please take care of yourself,may God bless you with a healthy Life
That's right
I agree. He’s a generous man Harald