Partner With Takaraa

Premium Indian specialty coffee for cafés, roasters, and coffee professionals worldwide

If you're a café owner in Copenhagen, a roaster in Portland, or a coffee director in Singapore—and you're looking for something different, something defensible, something with a story worth telling—you've found it.

Takaraa exists to bring Indian specialty coffee to the world stage. We're looking for partners who value craft over convenience, origin over anonymity, and long-term relationships over transactional sourcing.

Why Partner With Takaraa?

Origin Differentiation

Stand out from the Colombia-Ethiopia-Guatemala rotation. Indian specialty coffee offers unique flavor profiles your competitors aren't offering—from bright, floral Arabicas to earthy monsooned espresso blends.

Give your customers something new to discover.

Full Traceability

Every lot includes estate name, farmer details, processing method, harvest date, cupping score, and tasting notes. No mystery beans. No generic "India" labels.

You know exactly what you're buying—and can tell that story to your customers.

Specialty-Grade Quality

We only source 80+ SCA-scored beans. Every lot is cupped multiple times. We provide roast recommendations and brew guides to help you showcase Indian coffee at its best.

Quality you can defend, cup after cup.

Storytelling Advantage

Indian coffee has a 400-year heritage, unique terroir, and underdog narrative that resonates globally. We provide content, imagery, and education to help you market it effectively.

Your menu becomes more interesting. Your brand becomes more memorable.

Transparent Pricing

We pay farmers premium prices for specialty lots. We share our pricing logic. No hidden markups, no commodity games. You know what you're paying for—and why.

Ethical sourcing you can stand behind.

Long-Term Partnership

We're not chasing one-off sales. We're building decade-long relationships with roasters and cafés who want to grow with us as Indian coffee gains global recognition.

We succeed when you succeed.

What We Offer

Specialty-Grade Green Coffee

Our core offering: traceable, specialty-grade green beans sourced from India's finest estates.

  • Washed Arabicas: Bright, floral, citrus-forward (ideal for filter, pour-over)
  • Natural processed: Berry, tropical fruit, wine-like sweetness (perfect for single-origin espresso)
  • Honey processed: Balanced sweetness, caramel notes, versatile
  • Monsooned beans: Low-acid, chocolatey, full-bodied (espresso blends, dark roasts)
  • Experimental lots: Anaerobic, carbonic maceration, extended fermentation (limited availability)

Minimum order: Flexible based on your needs (sample packs available for first-time partners)

Sample Packs & Cupping Kits

Not ready to commit? Start with a cupping kit featuring 3-5 different Indian origins and processing methods. Includes cupping notes, roast recommendations, and origin stories.

Perfect for roasters exploring Indian coffee for the first time.

Roast Profiles & Brew Guides

Every lot includes:

  • Recommended roast development times based on bean density
  • Optimal brew parameters (espresso, filter, immersion)
  • Flavor notes and expected cup profile
  • Troubleshooting tips for common extraction issues

Marketing Support

We provide:

  • Origin stories for menu descriptions and social media
  • High-quality imagery of estates, farmers, and processing
  • Educational content about Indian coffee terroir and heritage
  • Co-marketing opportunities for partners who want to amplify the story

Ongoing Education & Support

Questions about roasting Indian beans? Need help dialing in espresso? Want to understand monsooning better?

We're here. Our team provides ongoing support to ensure you get the best results from our coffee.

Who We're Looking For

We're selective about partnerships because we're building for the long term. Ideal partners are:

Quality-Focused Roasters

You prioritize specialty-grade beans, transparent sourcing, and craft roasting. You're willing to experiment with a new origin and invest time in dialing it in.

Specialty Cafés

You offer single-origin options, educate customers about coffee, and value storytelling as part of the experience. You're looking for menu differentiation.

Coffee Educators & Trainers

You run cupping sessions, barista training, or coffee education programs and want to introduce students to underrepresented origins.

Hospitality Groups

You operate multiple café locations or hotel coffee programs and want a unique, traceable origin story that aligns with your brand values.

Curious Experimenters

You're tired of the same origins. You want to discover what the global market has overlooked. You're willing to take a chance on something different.

What we're NOT looking for: Commodity buyers seeking the cheapest price per pound, brands that prioritize convenience over craft, or partners who can't commit to telling the origin story authentically.

How It Works

1

Initial Inquiry

Reach out via our contact form. Tell us about your business, your coffee program, and what you're looking for.

2

Discovery Call

We'll schedule a conversation to understand your needs, answer questions, and determine if we're a good fit.

3

Sample Selection

We'll send a cupping kit with 3-5 lots that match your flavor preferences and roast style. Cup them. Evaluate them. Ask questions.

4

First Order

Once you've found a lot you love, we'll arrange your first shipment with full documentation, roast recommendations, and marketing support.

5

Ongoing Partnership

We stay in touch. We provide harvest updates, new lot offerings, and ongoing support. We grow together as Indian coffee gains global recognition.

Common Questions

What's the minimum order quantity?

We're flexible based on your needs. Sample packs start at 1kg. First orders typically range from 10-30kg. Larger roasters can order by the bag (60kg) or container.

How does pricing work?

Pricing varies by lot, processing method, and quality score. We provide transparent pricing that reflects what we pay farmers plus our operational costs. Expect specialty-grade pricing (not commodity rates).

Do you offer exclusive partnerships?

For select partners in specific regions, yes. If you're interested in being the exclusive café or roaster featuring Takaraa in your city, let's talk.

What's the shelf life of green coffee?

Properly stored green coffee maintains quality for 6-12 months. We ship fresh—typically 60-90 days post-harvest—and provide storage recommendations.

Can you help with roast development?

Absolutely. We provide roast recommendations for every lot and offer ongoing support if you need help dialing in profiles.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes. We ship globally and handle export documentation, certifications, and logistics.

Ready to Discover Indian Specialty Coffee?

Whether you're a roaster looking for origin diversity, a café seeking menu differentiation, or a coffee professional curious about what India has to offer—let's start a conversation.

This isn't about selling beans. It's about building a movement to bring Indian specialty coffee the global recognition it deserves.

One partnership. One cup. One story at a time.

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