From educating consumers about speciality coffee to taking Indian coffee to the world, Blue Tokai is betting that India’s coffee story is only beginning.

Culinary excellence remains the foundation, but leadership, mentorship, authenticity and business acumen increasingly define what it means to be a chef today.

On the other hand, high streets have their own advantages, but there are also uncertainties. Roadwork, traffic restrictions and limited access during major events can affect sales.

What began as a vision to take Nikkei beyond Peru has grown into a global movement, with Maido emerging as one of its most recognised names.