Kutub Minar Tea !

Ever heard of Kutub Minar Tea?

It happened in  Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh , India  . A senior Air Force Officer was  visiting the  Air Force station on an official inspection .  The Station Commander  checked  from the Air HQ in Delhi  if the visiting Air Marshal  has any personal preferences and he got a long list from the Visitor’s staff officer .  He , in turn , briefed  the LO [Liaison Officer] deputed to look after the VIP Visitor . One of the item the LO noted down was “Kutub Minar Tea ” , which  the Air Marshal  is very fond of and he drinks only that brand .

The LO mobilized  the resources all over the command and even contacted far off places to get this rare brand of tea which no one has ever heard of before .  All the routine sorties landing at Bareilly  were specifically tasked to get this brand some how  but no one could get it .  The LO was mortally afraid to go to the Station Commander and  inform him that he could not get ” Kutub Minar Tea ” .  Finally , with only one day to go before the scheduled day of the VIP Visit , the LO  decided to face the Station Commander and informed him about his failure to get ” Kutub Minar Tea ” .

The Station Commander to the LO  – Are you Mad ?  . What is Kutub Minar Tea ?

The LO – Sir , you gave me this name while briefing me  about the VIP Visit and was very particular that I should procure this brand only.

The Station Commander – May be you heard me wrong or I must have  by mistake given  you the wrong name . But , you should know that there is no such brand of Tea . The Air Marshal likes  ” Taj Mahal Tea ” .!!

Morale of the Story  – Yes sir , Yes sir , three bags full !!