Many Indians, particularly Generation Z, may find it difficult to picture life before their white coffee cup with the green mermaid pattern. But such was the situation a decade ago, when Starbucks first opened in India. I, too, recall the serpentine lines that snaked around the chain's original location in Mumbai's opulent business neighbourhood of Fort.
From then on, the way coffee was drank in the United States altered drastically. Starbucks was a game changer, whether it was because of the Instagram-worthy quality of cups engraved with one's name, the seasonal beverages that everyone craved, or the fact that work or play could be done at leisure in the coffee shop. They, however, are not ones to rest on their laurels.
After over ten years in India, the brand that revolutionised the face of coffee in India is now levelling up. Starbucks is building India's first Reserve location in Mumbai, and as an homage to its roots, it will be located in the city's Horniman Circle. The Reserve store is unlike any other coffee shop you've seen in India. The idea, which is available at over 300 outlets worldwide, has finally found its way to Mumbai.
Customers may enjoy a multi-sensory coffee experience with the store's two bars. While the main bar serves all of Starbucks' core and seasonal handmade beverages, the specialist coffee bar will have six distinct brewing methods, including pour-over, Black Eagle espresso, and Nitro Cold Brew. Starbucks Reserve Bolivia Sol de la Manana, Starbucks Reserve Rwanda Sholi, and Starbucks Reserve Sumatra Kerinci are available for those who are picky about their coffee mix.
If you're looking for a scrumptious drink, the menu includes a Smoked Butterscotch Latte, Reserve Dark Chocolate Mocha, Sparkling Espresso with Mint, and a Cortado. And that's just for the coffee!
Expect the usuals on the food menu at the new Starbucks Reserve shop in Mumbai, such as the Tandoori Paneer Sandwich, Red Velvet and Orange Cake, and the always wonderful Chicken Salad Sandwich. Along with these, the new Reserve menu offers the popular Bagel with cream cheese and Scones, as well as Bake-in specialities such as the Butter Croissant, Cranberry Twist, and Herbed Chicken in Multigrain Croissant.
