BLUE TOKAI OPENS SECOND FLAGSHIP STORE IN HYDERABAD

Blue Tokai has opened a new Origins flagship in Banjara Hills, its second such space in Hyderabad in under six months, a pace the brand says reflects how engaged the city’s coffee drinkers are. “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 co-founder Shivam Shahi.

The space leans into that curiosity. Alongside chef-curated food, Origins showcases rare Indian micro-lots and a range of brewing styles, with a Play Bar that rotates experimental coffees, including unusual fermentations, barrel-aged wines, and newer growing regions like Meghalaya. There is also a Nitro Cold Brew tap designed to pull out a wider spectrum of flavours.

The food menu, put together with chef Auroni Mookerjee, keeps things familiar but elevated, with pastas that have a twist, sourdough-based sandwiches, and desserts like tiramisu and coconut berry lamington.

Beyond coffee and food, the idea is to make Origins a hangout for the city’s growing coffee community, with tastings, workshops, and events. “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,” Shahi added.

With nine outlets already in Hyderabad since November, and more on the way, Blue Tokai is clearly betting big on the city.