India’s Blue Tokai makes much-anticipated Middle East launch

The specialty coffee group’s second venture overseas is part of a wider Middle East master franchise agreement

Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters is one of the fastest-growing and most influential coffee operators in India, known for its focus on small-batch Indian-grown coffee, boutique cafés and artisanal food.

The specialty coffee roaster and café group is also attracted significant investor interest, with over $130m raised to date and a further $100m reportedly lined up.

Private equity and venture capital backing has enabled Blue Tokai to scale to more than 220 outlets in India, establish a roastery and coffee shop presence in Japan and now enter the Middle East.