Vishakhapatnam: Tata Starbucks has opened its first store in Visakhapatnam. The company opened new store as part of expansion of its footprint to 45 cities across the country.

The company’s long-term commitment to growth in one of Starbucks’ fastest-growing markets globally, the entry marks an important milestone for the brand in India where it serves local communities across 350 stores.

“With immense pride in serving our valued customers in India for over a decade, we are thrilled to now introduce the first Starbucks store in the vibrant coastal city of Visakhapatnam”, said Sushant Dash, CEO, Tata Starbucks.

Tata Starbucks remains committed to its long- term growth potential in India, as we continue to thoughtfully expand, bringing the Starbucks experience to newer markets across the country, he added.

Tata Starbucks is also introducing an array of convenient options at this store, including the new Picco cup size, catering to new and first-time coffee enthusiasts who wish to indulge in their favourite beverages. In addition, the store will feature local additions such as filter coffee, masala chai, cardamom chai, milkshakes, and a delectable assortment of freshly assembled sandwiches, bite-sized treats, and shareable food items.

The revamped food menu will showcase enticing offerings like the Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich in Panini, Bhuna Chicken Puff, Hazelnut Triangle, Chocolate Éclair, Egg White & Chicken in Multigrain Croissant, Red Velvet & Orange Cake, Chilli Cheese Toast, and Butter Croissant.

In addition, the company will bring the Starbucks Rewards loyalty programme to the city, introducing members with attractive benefits and become a part of the Starbucks India community.

Starbucks entered the Indian market in October 2012 through a 50/50 Joint Venture with Tata Consumer Products Ltd and currently operates 350 stores in India across 45 cities, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Vapi, Lucknow, Amritsar, Kochi, Ludhiana, Bhopal, Indore, Kanpur, Jaipur, Siliguri, Thiruvananthapuram, Nashik, Guwahati, Bhubaneshwar, Goa, Nagpur, Jalandhar, Anand, Calicut, Patiala, Raipur, Kolhapur, Bhatinda, Dehradun, Udaipur , Vijayawada, Lonavala, Mysore, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Meerut, Agra ,Aurangabad and Visakhapatnam through a network of over 2,000 passionate partners (employees). Starbucks stores are operated by the joint venture, TATA Starbucks Private Limited, and branded as Starbucks Coffee - A Tata Alliance.