New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- India is primarily a tea-loving country compared to the West's love for coffee. However, the coffee culture has grown over the last few years, especially in urban areas. Many domestic and international coffee chains are expanding with new outlets in metros and Tier-1 cities. Among these, Starbucks has taken the lead with 485 outlets in 80 cities in India as of July 2025. It plans to open 1,000 outlets in India by 2028.

Along with various coffee varieties, Starbucks outlets offer a premium experience with food, comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, music, etc. However, this premium experience comes at a premium cost. A Starbucks coffee (tall size) can cost you upwards of Rs. 350. Any customisations can further increase t...