Starbucks first store launch in India

Oct 20, 2012, 11:57 IST2 min

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While announcing the launch Schultz said the chain plans to open three stores in Mumbai at the Taj Palace Hotel and Oberoi Mall in Goregaon after which they move to Delhi for a January 2013 launch

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Staff at Starbucks trained by a team of trainers who flew in from around the world. Management at Tata Starbucks Ltd. made several trips over the last year to Seattle where Starbucks is headquartered

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An employee brewing coffee at the 4000 sq ft Horniman Circle store. The location ranks among the largest Starbucks store anywhere in the world.

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Coffee beans: Starbucks will source coffee from Tata Coffee estates in Karnataka. Local sourcing will help them keep prices affordable

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An employee hands out cups of vanilla latte to journalists

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The main coffee counter at the Horniman Circle store. The store was designed with the help of Indian designers. Local craft is on display throughout the store

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A side counter at the store. Notice the chests and Indian milk cans that have been seamlessly integrated into the design

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Food counter: Food forms a major part of Starbucks' offering. The Indianized menu features Elaichi Mawa Croissant (Rs130) and well as Konkan Twist (Rs90). Schultz says he expects this store to be a major evening destination because of the food on offer.

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