India, Oct. 27 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Koraput Coffee, saying that the hot beverage is truly delectable and indeed a pride of Odisha. Addressing the 127th episode of his radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Modi said, "You all know about my association with tea; but today I thought, why not discuss coffee in 'Mann Ki Baat'! You may recall, last year we talked about Araku coffee in Mann Ki Baat." Some time ago, many people from Odisha also shared their feelings with him regarding Koraput coffee, Modi said, adding that they have also written to him saying that Koraput coffee should also be discussed in Mann Ki Baat.

"I have been told that Koraput coffee tastes amazing, and not only that; besides the taste, coffee cultiva...