At some point in life, most people experience a strong craving for coffee, to navigate through everyone’s daily routine through consistent consumption. Be it the night before a crucial exam, a pre-workout routine, or simply a morning routine to jumpstart your day, coffee always becomes an essential companion during these times. Its stimulating properties and irresistible aroma give a boost of energy making it a popular choice for various occasions. While India is known for its chai, recent years have witnessed a remarkable increase in coffee consumption, especially among the younger generation. The Indian coffee market is portraying impressive growth, with an annual rise of 10.15%. Globally, the coffee market has been steadily growing with a 2.5 – 3% rise. But as we can see India has been showing a drastic increase. This trend surpasses gender, as both men and women show equally high rates of coffee consumption. Filter coffee is particularly popular in the south of India whereas Instant coffee became popular in the north of India and these have been a traditional favourite. However, the introduction of various coffee types has created the expansion of the coffee industry across India, especially in tier 1 cities, assisting in a new era of coffee appreciation. Earlier coffee used to be only a home drink but now it has become a common outside drink where people go for coffee dates, work with their laptops at coffee shops, and so on and this trend has aided in the increase in coffee consumption rate. 

The coffee culture has been flourishing in India with various coffee shops popping up across the country. These coffee shops provide a wide range of tastes and preferences. To start off we have the traditional coffee houses that serve the traditional Indian filter coffee, which is always a beloved drink. Along with these classic filter coffee, there has also been an increase in specialty coffee shops that brew artisanal brews, bringing out the unique flavours and brewing methods. In addition to these, international coffee chains have established a good presence where they provide cappuccinos and lattes. In the past few years, there have also been independent coffee shops that provide cosiness along with an atmosphere for co-working spaces. These coffee shops not only specialise in coffee but also create a cultural and social experience attracting a diverse group of people. From traditional to contemporary, India’s coffee shop scenario constantly evolves to provide options to suit every coffee lovers’ taste.