Nandan Coffee has launched its first flagship café at Embassy One on Bellary Road, Bengaluru, marking a significant step in bringing its farm-to-cup legacy into a contemporary urban setting. Built on a three-generation heritage of single-estate coffee, the brand’s debut in the city translates its deep-rooted philosophy of origin, craftsmanship, and ritual into a refined; coffee-first experience tailored for Bengaluru’s discerning coffee culture.

The journey of Nandan Coffee began over three decades ago with Hansraj and Hansa Mariwala, who transformed a barren tract of land into Nandanvan, a thriving, biodiverse coffee estate in Kodaikanal. What started as a personal vision to enjoy exceptional coffee while nurturing the environment evolved into a pioneering organic coffee brand. 

Located at Embassy One, the space accommodates different ways of engaging with coffee, whether it’s a quick stop for your morning cuppa, a work meeting, or a longer, unhurried catch-up with a friend. At its core is a central coffee bar that makes brewing visible and accessible, reinforcing the brand’s focus on process and craft. At the heart of Nandan Coffee is the Nandanvan Estate, the brand’s estate located in Kodaikanal, where its certified organic coffee is grown within a biodiverse, unfenced ecosystem. For decades, Nandan Coffee has remained closely involved in every stage of its coffee’s journey - from cultivation and processing to roasting and brewing, creating a rare level of continuity between origin and cup.

Nandan’s new space—its first in the city—drives home the idea that cafés are meant for sipping, savouring, and enjoying a cuppa, not rushing through it. Driving under a canopy of trees on a less busy Bengaluru road, I wonder why Nandan Coffee decided to make its Bengaluru debut away from the hustle of the main city. Bellary Road, where the café hoists itself, looks quiet and breathable—almost like it’s answering my thought. The new urban dweller wants the ease of having the best restaurants and cafes all around, but also craves that moment of separation from the buzz. 

Nandan Coffee brings together a three-generation legacy of coffee growing through its estate in Kodaikanal, offering an experience that goes beyond a typical café. Rooted in sustainability, traceability, and artisanal craftsmanship, the brand creates a direct connection between farm and cup. Its experiential approach includes guided tastings, brewing sessions, and interactive storytelling, all designed to make specialty coffee more approachable and easy to understand. By simplifying the language around coffee while maintaining quality and authenticity, Nandan Coffee reflects the evolving culture of mindful and experience-driven coffee consumption in India.

Nandan Coffee began its journey from Kodaikanal and gradually expanded to Mumbai and Delhi through pop-ups and small-format coffee bars, starting with its first pop-up at Mahalaxmi Racecourse in 2017. Now led by the third generation, Yahvi Mariwala has launched the brand’s first standalone café in Mumbai, designed as an experience centre that brings the essence of Kodaikanal to Fort. The space features minimalist interiors and a thoughtfully curated menu inspired by the region, with ingredients like avocado, podi, and locally influenced flavours. Alongside food, coffee remains the core focus, offering everything from familiar brews to more personalised experiences where customers can explore beans, brewing styles, and even create their own custom blend with guidance from baristas.

Nandan Coffee’s experience centre in Mumbai’s Fort brings to life three generations of coffee heritage, along with a strong focus on sustainable farming and artisanal craftsmanship. The café showcases hand-harvested beans from its Kodaikanal estate and offers interactive elements like the “Create Your Own Coffee” station, where visitors can explore blending and brewing. The space is thoughtfully designed to reflect the natural beauty of the Nandanvan estate, with earthy tones, wooden accents, greenery, and plenty of natural light creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. Blending modern design with organic elements, the café offers a cosy and immersive setting that mirrors the brand’s connection to nature and coffee.

Nandan Coffee focuses on single-origin, artisanal coffee that is grown and roasted at its Nandanvan Estate in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. As highlighted by Yahvi Mariwala, producing specialty coffee involves careful attention at every stage—from cultivation to roasting and brewing—ensuring high quality and precision throughout the process. The coffee has been organically grown since 2002 and is cultivated within the Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary at an elevation of around 1500 metres, benefiting from a unique microclimate. With a range of blends and a strong emphasis on freshness, sustainability, and flavour, Nandan Coffee reflects the growing demand in India for more thoughtful, high-quality coffee experiences.

Nandan Coffee, rooted in a three-generation legacy, has expanded its journey with the launch of its experience centre in Mumbai’s Fort, bringing its farm-to-cup philosophy closer to customers. Founded over 30 years ago by Hansraj and Hansa Mariwala, the brand began by transforming a barren piece of land in Kodaikanal into a thriving, biodiverse estate, laying the foundation for its organic and sustainable approach to coffee growing. Since the early 1990s, and with organic certification achieved in 2001, Nandan Coffee has focused on producing high-quality specialty coffee while respecting the environment and supporting communities involved in the process. As Yahvi Mariwala shares, “At Nandan Coffee, our philosophy has always been rooted in reverence for the land and the craft. Coffee is more than just a commodity beverage—it’s a bridge to connect communities, nurture our environment, and elevate everyday moments.” More than just serving coffee, the brand aims to create meaningful and immersive experiences that connect people to the craft, the land, and the journey behind every cup.

Award-winning Nandan Coffee has opened an experiential café in Mumbai, bringing over 30 years of expertise across three generations. Sourcing beans from its certified-organic estate, the brand serves its own coffee while offering an interactive “create your own coffee” station, allowing customers to brew personalised blends and customise their drinks for a more engaging experience.

Nandan Coffee’s Mumbai café in Fort offers an immersive, sensory coffee experience that goes beyond a typical coffee shop, bringing the journey of coffee from bean to cup to life. Built on a three-generation legacy, the brand traces its roots to the Nandanvan estate in Kodaikanal, where Hansraj and Hansa Mariwala transformed barren land into a thriving, biodiverse, organic coffee farm. Today, led by Yahvi Mariwala, the café blends tradition with modern innovation, offering interactive experiences like the “Create Your Own Coffee” station, where visitors can craft their own blends. With a thoughtfully designed space, curated menu inspired by Kodaikanal, and a strong focus on sustainability and craftsmanship, Nandan Coffee brings the essence of its estate directly to the city.

At the Mumbai Coffee Festival 2024, Nandan Coffee stands out among India’s leading specialty coffee brands, bringing its farm-to-cup philosophy and estate-grown beans from Kodaikanal to a wider audience. Known for its focus on sustainability, single-origin coffee, and artisanal craftsmanship, the brand offers visitors a chance to experience its distinct flavour profiles and brewing styles. As part of the curated lineup of top roasters, Nandan Coffee showcases its commitment to quality and innovation, giving coffee enthusiasts an opportunity to explore its thoughtfully grown and carefully crafted coffees. The festival features a curated lineup of some of India’s leading specialty coffee brands, including Blue Tokai Coffee, ARAKU Originals, Kup Coffee, Roast Coffee, and Mushin Coffee House, each bringing their own unique approach to sourcing, roasting, and brewing coffee.