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Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters has expanded its premium café footprint in Hyderabad with the opening of Blue Tokai Origins at Banjara Hills marking the brand’s second Origins format space in the city.
“Hyderabad is the only city where we’ve opened two flagships in under six months. People here don’t just want a great cup, they want to understand what goes into making one. That curiosity is what makes us want to build here, for the long run,” said Shivam Shahi, Co-Founder, Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters.
Blue Tokai Origins has been designed to spotlight Indian micro lot coffees paired with chef curated meals creating a deeper exploration of regional coffee culture. The concept places emphasis on coffee estates regional terroirs and diverse brewing techniques as part of the overall experience.
The Play Bar within the space features experimental coffee lots preserved in a temperature controlled setting. The collection is refreshed regularly and includes micro lots processed through varied techniques sourced from regions including Meghalaya and produced by smallholder farms. Guests can also experience brewing styles such as Chemex Syphon and Slow Drip along with a Nitro Cold Brew tap serving nitrogen infused single origin cold brew.
The menu at Origins has been created in partnership with Auroni Mookerjee who has previously worked with Diva Group in Delhi as well as Sienna Store & Cafe and The Salt House in Kolkata.
The food selection includes handmade pastas such as Chilli Crunch Carbonara club sandwiches and open faced toasts prepared using sourdough from Suchali’s Artisan Bakehouse. Desserts on the menu include tiramisu and Coconut Berry Lamington.
“Origins is for anyone who wants to slow down and know coffee better. Whether through conversations with baristas, curated tastings, or a meet-and-greet with producers, it is a space that connects growers, brewers, and drinkers. Questions are very welcome here,” said Shivam Shahi.
“Hyderabad has felt like home since our first cafe here. We love being a part of the city’s different rhythms, and in the coming six months, the plan is to launch 10 more spaces”, said Shivam Shahi.
