Tribes Coffee Opens First Flagship Café in Bengaluru, Showcasing India’s Tribal Coffee Heritage

Tribes Coffee Opens First Flagship Café in Bengaluru, Showcasing India’s Tribal Coffee Heritage

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on June 14, 2025

 Bengaluru’s coffee scene just got a soulful upgrade. Tribes Coffee has officially opened its first flagship café in HSR Layout, introducing a concept that blends wild-grown tribal beans, curated global eats, and a strong social mission.

Founded on the idea of celebrating India’s indigenous communities, Tribes Coffee is the country’s first and only terroir-based coffee brand, offering brews that carry the essence of forests, mineral-rich soils, and tribal heritage. Each cup tells a story — rooted in generations of tradition and grown in harmony with nature.

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To mark the opening, four tribal women from Nimmagedda, Andhra Pradesh — Seedarapu Gangamma, Buridi Asha Latha, Buridi Munisha, and Addakatla Gennu — were invited as chief guests. Honoured by the Prime Minister in 2022 for their work in sustainable tribal farming, these women represent the heart and soul behind the beans.

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“With Tribes Coffee, we’re not just serving coffee — we’re offering a taste of untold stories,” shared Kiran Nerlige Gowda, Founder of Tribes Coffee. “This café is a tribute to the tribal women and communities who’ve nurtured India’s most distinct coffee in remote forests, often without recognition. We’re here to change that.”

At the core of the brand is a strong commitment to uplift tribal communities. Beans are procured directly from growers, ensuring fair pricing and authenticity. Moreover, 10% of annual profits are reinvested into these communities for education, healthcare, and cultural preservation.

“Urban health through tribal wealth is our mantra,” Gowda added. “Each cup contributes to their dignity, their joy, and their future. That’s our ultimate brew.”

The café spans 1,400 sq. ft., designed to reflect tribal aesthetics — with clay-toned walls, curved layouts, hand-painted murals, and boulder-inspired furniture. The space is both warm and artistic, echoing the spirit of tribal life and inviting guests into a sensory journey from bean to brew.

The menu features signature coffees from regions like Nimmagedda, Koraput, Araku Valley, Similiguda, Paderu, and Daringbadi, along with global dishes curated to complement the coffee without overpowering its distinct flavours.

Must-Try Coffee: Natural Embedded Flavoured Coffee
Must-Try Food: Mushroom & Truffle Zero Flour Pizza, Quinoa & Sweet Potato Veg Burger, Cold Egg Sandwich

Location: Tribes Coffee, 23rd Main, 22nd Cross Rd, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102
Opening Hours: 9 AM to 10.30 PM


The Leela Gandhinagar Celebrates Navratri with Special Thali

The Leela Gandhinagar Celebrates Navratri with Special Thali

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on September 23, 2025

The Leela Gandhinagar offered guests a festive culinary experience with its specially curated Navratri Thali, designed to celebrate both the spiritual and gastronomic essence of the nine-day festival.

The thali featured a variety of satvik delicacies, including sabudana vada, sago cutlets, paneer makhni, khatta meetha kaddu, samak rice, and kuttu puri, providing a wholesome and nourishing meal. Festive desserts such as rajgira laddoo and sabudana kheer completed the offering, creating a delightful conclusion to the meal.

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Garba enthusiasts especially appreciated the thali, enjoying a fulfilling meal before and after the vibrant dance festivities. This initiative highlighted The Leela Gandhinagar’s dedication to honouring cultural traditions through authentic and thoughtfully crafted culinary offerings.


WelcomHotel Bengaluru Presents a Special Navratri Thali

WelcomHotel Bengaluru Presents a Special Navratri Thali

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on September 23, 2025

WelcomHotel by ITC Hotels, Richmond Road, Bengaluru, is inviting guests to celebrate Navratri with a specially curated Navratri Thali, available for both dine-in and takeaway.

The festive thali brings together an assortment of seasonal, vrat-friendly dishes crafted to offer an authentic dining experience. Guests can relish delicacies such as Quinoa Shakarkandi Shikampuri Kebabs, Kuttu Palak Patta Chat, Chatpati Dhabi Arbi, Sabudana Singhdana Khichdi, Kashiphal Gulabjamun ki Sabzi, Srikhand, Rasgulla, Gulab aur Anaar ki Lassi, along with many more festive favourites.

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Visitors can enjoy the thali in the elegant ambience of WelcomCafe Jacaranda, beautifully decorated to reflect the spirit of Navratri, or choose the comfort of their home by ordering via Swiggy and Zomato.

Navratri Thali at WelcomCafe Jacaranda

  • Dates: 22nd September – 5th October

  • Lunch: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

  • Dinner: 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm.


Haldiram’s Introduces ‘Swaad Bhari Navratri’ with Fasting-Friendly Menu

Haldiram’s Introduces ‘Swaad Bhari Navratri’ with Fasting-Friendly Menu

By Hariharan U

Published on September 23, 2025

India’s much-loved snacks and dining brand, Haldiram’s, has rolled out its festive campaign, ‘Swaad Bhari Navratri’, offering a thoughtfully curated menu for the nine days of Navratri. The special collection blends rituals with taste, giving devotees a wide variety of vrat-friendly dishes to enjoy during the celebrations.

The menu features a mix of light snacks and hearty meals designed to suit fasting traditions. Some highlights include Kurkuri Sabudana Tikki, Sabudana Papdi Chaat, Singhara Paneer Pakoda, along with elaborate offerings like Navratri Tandoori Sizzler, Vrat Aloo Sabji Combo, and Singhara Parantha. For those with a sweet tooth, festive favourites such as Ghiya Halwa and Sweet Potato Halwa add the perfect finishing touch.

Sharing his thoughts on the launch, Kailash Agarwal, President, Retail, Haldiram’s, said, “At Haldiram’s, we trust that food binds hearts in every celebration. To comfort the devotees during this auspicious time of celebrating Navratri with their dear ones, our ‘Swaad Bhari Navratri’ menu has combined traditional vrat-friendly ingredients with Haldiram’s signature flavours to create offerings that are both comforting and indulgent.”

The ‘Swaad Bhari Navratri’ menu is available at Haldiram’s restaurants across North India, and customers can also order it through Zomato for home delivery.

With its festive warmth and vrat-friendly dishes, Haldiram’s once again reinforces its place as a brand that celebrates India’s traditions with taste and innovation.

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