TULUNGAGUNG – The growing popularity of Es Teler Teko has turned a modest roadside stall in Tulungagung into one of the town’s most talked-about Ramadan takjil destinations.
Every afternoon before sunset, residents crowd the streets in search of refreshing drinks for iftar. Along Jalan Jayeng Kusuma, however, one vendor stands out. The attraction lies not only in the taste, but also in the unusual serving style.
Instead of a regular cup or bowl, the dessert comes in a plastic teapot that customers can take home. This practical concept has quickly become a selling point.
Each teapot contains a generous mix of four colorful jellies in red, green, black, and blue, combined with sliced avocado, dragon fruit, jackfruit, sweet creamer, and plenty of ice.
The price remains affordable. A large bowl costs Rp 10,000, while the full teapot package sells for Rp 15,000. Because of that, customers begin lining up early in the afternoon.
The vendor, Cisil, prepares all ingredients at home starting at noon. She opens her stall between 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. local time.
During Ramadan, demand rises sharply. She says the stall almost always sells out.
“Thankfully it’s busy. Almost every day we run out. Once, everything was gone by 4 p.m.,” she said.
As the Maghrib call to prayer approaches, the crowd grows larger. Families come together, while workers stop by on their way home to buy takjil.
Although Cisil includes the plastic teapot in each purchase, she still makes a profit, even if the margin is modest. For her, the unique packaging makes the difference.
Amid the surge of seasonal Ramadan street food, Es Teler Teko proves that a simple idea can turn a classic Indonesian dessert into Tulungagung’s newest culinary trend.
