Salawara Estate
Red Apple, Pear, and Almond on a anaerobic natural build.
Chikmagalur, IN · Anaerobic Natural
LightApplePearAlmond+2
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$1.00/oz
Roaster
Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters
- Coffees in catalog
- 16
- Also available
- 8
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 69.9
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
OriginsIN
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 33% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. Most of this roaster’s lots are scored off roaster-level signals (Reddit + YouTube) without per-lot SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, or published buyer reviews. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherry’s Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The avg Cherry’s Index reflects general reputation more than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit75/100weight 18%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 16 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency68.4/10016/16 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay13/16
Base components are renormalized over whatever signals are available for each lot. SCA + Coffee Review are capped at 40% combined to keep the cupping story from dominating. Bonuses (accolades, awards, editorial coverage) and freshness decay are applied on top.
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100
Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters is recognized as a staple specialty coffee brand in India, frequently used by beginners and locals transitioning away from instant coffee. Customers mention purchasing their whole beans and pre-ground options, such as their Aeropress blends and French press offerings. While one user experienced challenges dialing in whole beans compared to their pre-ground equivalent, the roaster serves as a common entry point for specialty home brewing in the region.
Indian specialty roasterpopular with beginnerswhole bean and pre-ground optionsaccessible local brand
On YouTube
8 videos · 519k combined views
Outside coverage highlights Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters as a pioneer in the Indian specialty coffee market, growing from a bedroom operation into a major multi-crore brand. Reviewers and interviewers emphasize their direct farm-sourcing model from Indian estates, balancing rigorous product quality with accessible customer experiences. Media features also note their strategic blend of physical cafe expansion and robust direct-to-consumer e-commerce.
Pioneer of Indian specialty coffeeDirect estate sourcing in IndiaBalance of cafes and D2C modelOperational scaling and disciplineCustomer-centric cafe experience
Coverage from others
- 303k views
Who Has The Best Blue Tokai Order? | BuzzFeed India
BuzzFeed India
- 74k views
Blue Tokai Vs Subko – How Do India's Top 2 Coffee Brands Differ?
Nikhil Kamath Clips
- 35k views
Coffee Tasting & Comparison: Four Blends from Blue Tokai Coffee|French Press #coffee #vlog
LensDynamic Travels & Eats
- 29k views
You HAVE to try this easy way to brew coffee | Blue Tokai Easy Pour | Mini Review
Tanwi Dixit
- 28k views
Blue Tokai: From Brewing Coffee In A Bedroom To Rs 400 Crore Success | The Disruptors
NDTV Profit
- 23k views
Coffee Tasting & Comparison: Four Blends from Blue Tokai Coffee|French Press|Part 1
LensDynamic Travels & Eats
- 22k views
Blue Tokai Coffee Review - Worth buying?
Kanwar Anand
- 6k views
Delhi's favorite roasters and brewers Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters.
DforDelhi
Flagship cafe
Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters | Defence Colony, Delhi
No A/57 to A/59, DDA Shopping Complex, Defence Colony, New Delhi, DL
Open in maps →The website lists many locations across India; Defence Colony is a prominent, long-standing location often associated with their presence in Delhi.
The catalog
16 in stock · 5 archived
M.S. Estate
Washed lot with Orange Marmalade, Dried Date, and Earl Grey Tea in the cup.
Chikmagalur, IN · Washed
MediumOrangeDateTea Like+3
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$0.94/oz
Howdia Estate
Coffee Blossom, Orange Marmalade, and Tea Like on a washed build.
Tamil Nadu, IN · Washed
LightFloralTea LikeOrange+1
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$0.93/oz
Medium-DarkDark ChocolateWalnutMolasses+2
Well-reviewed roaster
72
$0.83/oz
Monsoon Malabar AA - Hoysala Estate
Cocoa Nibs, Nutty, and Raisins on a monsooned build.
Chikmagalur, IN · Monsooned
Medium-DarkCocoa PowderNuttyRaisin+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$0.83/oz
Sandalwood Estate
Washed lot with Dark Chocolate, Prune, and Orange Marmalade in the cup.
Karnataka, IN · Washed
Medium-DarkDark ChocolatePruneOrange+2
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$0.89/oz
Amaltas Blend
Blueberry, Milk Chocolate, and Fruity on a washed natural build.
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, IN · Washed Natural
LightBlueberryMilk ChocolateCitrus
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$0.77/oz
Medium-DarkDark ChocolateFigAlmond+2
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$0.82/oz
Kalledevarapura Estate - Pulp Sun Dried
Expect Brown Sugar, Roasted Almond, and Raisins from this honey.
Chikmagalur, IN · Honey
MediumBrown SugarAlmondRaisin
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$0.95/oz
Medium-DarkGrapefruitCloveToffee+2
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$0.83/oz
Basankhan Estate
Washed lot with Bittersweet, Roasted Malt, and Toffee in the cup.
Karnataka, IN · Washed
DarkDark ChocolateMaltToffee
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$0.83/oz
Dhak Blend
Natural lot with Dark Chocolate, Cocoa, and Fruit Jam in the cup.
Chikmagalur, IN · Natural
Medium-DarkDark ChocolateCocoa PowderBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$0.77/oz
DarkBrown RoastWalnutMalt+1
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$0.82/oz
Silver Oak Café Blend
Expect Hazelnut, Honey, and Grapes from this washed.
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, IN · Washed
MediumHazelnutHoneyGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$0.83/oz
DarkCocoaOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$0.77/oz
Medium-DarkCocoaBrown RoastOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$0.77/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Medium-DarkDark ChocolateFigAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$0.52/oz
Cold Brew Blend Bold
Expect Dark Chocolate, Toffee, and Roasted Hazelnut from this natural.
Karnataka, IN · Natural
Medium-DarkDark ChocolateToffeeHazelnut
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$0.77/oz
5-in-1 Explorer Pack
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$0.93/oz
Customised Sampler Pack
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$0.92/oz
The Rich & Bold Trio Pack
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$0.92/oz
MediumStone FruitToffee
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$0.45/oz
DarkDark ChocolateNutty
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.45/oz
Cold Brew Bags - Light Blend
Cupping notes point toward Berry and White Chocolate.
Light
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.45/oz
Archived (5)
Kerehaklu Estate
Expect Orange, Black Tea, and Green Grapes from this anaerobic washed.
Chikmagalur, IN · Anaerobic Washed
LightOrangeBlack TeaGrape+2
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.01/oz
Out of stock
Warsanlyngdoh Coffee Collective
Natural lot with Blueberry, Black Tea, and Khasi Mandarin in the cup.
Meghalaya, IN · Natural
MediumBlueberryBlack TeaTangerine+2
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$0.89/oz
Out of stock
Kolli Berri Estate
Expect Prune, Dark Chocolate, and Molasses from this washed.
Chikmagalur, IN · Washed
Medium-DarkPruneDark ChocolateMolasses
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$0.83/oz
Out of stock
Amruthavarshini Estate
Cherries, Pineapples, and Roasted Almonds on a anaerobic natural build.
Chikmagalur, IN · Anaerobic Natural
MediumCherryPineappleAlmond+2
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$0.89/oz
Out of stock
MediumCinnamonCocoaAlmond+2
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$0.89/oz
Out of stock
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