Tata Starbucks to Enter India by End of October

Tata Starbucks Limited, the 50/50 joint venture between Starbucks Coffee Company

and Tata Global Beverages Limited, today confirmed that the first store in India will open in the Horniman Circle area of Mumbai by the end of October 2012. The store will also be the first Starbucks location to feature espresso sourced and roasted locally from India through the coffee sourcing and roasting agreement with Tata Coffee Limited. Espresso sourced from India will be a hallmark feature of all Starbucks stores in the market, highlighting the quality espresso available in India and Tata Starbucks Limited's commitment to delivering a truly unique and authentic Starbucks Experience to customers throughout India.