Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Blue Tokai's Journey in India's Coffee Revolution
Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters started in 2012 with a simple idea: to bring high-quality, specialty coffee to India.
At that time, most good coffee beans were being exported, and domestic consumption was low.
The founders believed that India was ready for a coffee revolution and started by sourcing beans directly from farmers.
They began with a small roaster at home and sold coffee online and in small community-driven places.
Over time, they opened cafés, focusing on quality and convenience.
Today, Blue Tokai has many outlets across major cities and is part of a growing coffee culture in India, especially among young people.
The company is patiently building a brand known for good quality, aiming to be famous globally.
They face challenges like managing staff and rising coffee bean prices, but they see a big opportunity in India's underpenetrated coffee market.
Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters was founded in 2012 to bring specialty coffee to India.
The company started with a small roaster at home and sold coffee online and in community-driven places.
Blue Tokai opened its first café in Champa Gali, Delhi, in 2015 and has since expanded to multiple cities.
The company focuses on quality, convenience, and educating consumers about specialty coffee.
Blue Tokai sees a massive opportunity in India's underpenetrated coffee market and aims to build a globally famous Indian coffee brand.
- Who
- Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, founded by Shivam Shahi and others
- What
- A company specializing in specialty coffee, focusing on quality and consumer education
- When
- Founded in 2012, with significant growth post-2015
- Where
- Primarily in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, and Kolkata
- Why
- To create a premium Indian coffee brand and educate consumers about specialty coffee
- Company
- Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters
- Founded
- 2012
- Founders
- Shivam Shahi and others
- First Café Location
- Champa Gali, Delhi
- Current Outlets
- 85 in Delhi NCR, 48 in Mumbai, 20 in Pune and Kolkata
- Coffee Bean Price Increase
- 50–60% this year
- Specialty Coffee Market
- Heavily underpenetrated in India