Indians might love their tea, but there’s no denying that coffee has its fans across the nation. Gone are the days when coffee drinkers would be satisfied with a cup of instant coffee. With a number of coffee shops popping up throughout the last decade, demand for different variants of coffee has been steadily increasing. Several indie platforms have been trying to catch up by serving the freshest beans, roasted to perfection, from local coffee estates.

Mumbai’s own

Mumbai-based Subko Speciality Coffee Roasters was launched during the pandemic. Offering varied roasts for cold and hot brews, they source beans from coffee plantations in Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Garo Hills Medium Light Roast (INR 495) and Ampthill Downs Medium Roast (INR 515) make for notable blends. These Arabica beans can be ground to size as per your preference to accommodate varying methods and equipment of brewing. Their 100 percent recyclable and biodegradable packaging adds to the appeal of their speciality coffee.
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Variety is the spice of life

Dope Coffee Roasters is an interesting coffee brand that aims to cater to those who crave variety. Its extensive collection offers over 12 varieties of coffee to suit varied preferences, from international to Indian speciality. The caramel flavoured Mysore Nuggets (INR 480), earthy Monsooned Malabar AAA (INR 535), and nutty Colombian Decaf (INR 1650) are some of their most popular offerings. For those who are fond of single estate and origin coffees, Baabara Estate AA (INR 525) is a must try.

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