Mumbai coffee guide: 6 unique coffee drinks to try across the city

Pic courtesy/Cafe Como XO

Brown Butter Latte

Comforting and delicious, this one has espresso, milk and house-churned brown butter. Plus, it is served both hot and iced.
AT Cafe Como XO, Nagindas Master Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort.
Cost Rs 350

Beetroot Latte

Pic courtesy/Brunch & Cake

Pink and bright, this cup is a healthy dose of beetroot powder with your choice of milk; served with a single shot of their freshly ground coffee.
AT Brunch & Cake, Raheja Altimus, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Worli.
Cost Rs 495

Red Grape Espresso Cold Foam

Pic courtesy/The DELI

Playful and vibrant, this fruity twist on a cold brew has the sweetness of red grapes, the boldness of espresso and the smooth, creamy cold foam in a surprisingly balanced brew.
AT The Deli, Pali Mala Road, Bandra West.
Cost Rs 375

Tomato Coriander Coffee

Pic courtesy/SNICKERDOODLE

Savoury and special. This one was an experiment that took off. The 16-hour cold brew blends the richness of sourced coffee with the fresh herbal umami of coriander and tomato.
AT Snickerdoodle Coffeeworks, opposite The Work House, Kalyan West.
Cost Rs 250

Orange Basil Pour Over

Pic courtesy/Journal Bombay

Go classy with this pour-over coffee infused with orange and basil that add a bright citrus note to your cup.
AT Journal Bombay, Nirmal Building, Potohar Nagar, Santacruz West.
Cost Rs 320

Smoked Cinnamon Cappuccino

Pic courtesy/ Everhome Cafe

With Sri Lankan Ceylon cinnamon, a double espresso, and a smoky finish, this one gives your cuppa a special lift.
AT Everhome Café, Hill Road, Bandra West.
Cost Rs 375

Brewmaster speaks

My first adventure with coffee was in Dubai, when a colleague sourced coffee from Australia, which was originally grown in Sidama, Ethiopia. For the first time, I tasted coffee that has a lot of florals and fruits. It made me realise that coffee is not just coffee.

Tips for beginners

>> Start with fresh beans. Check the roast date, and try to brew within four to six weeks of roasting.
>> Change one thing at a time, such as grind size, dose or water temperature, so you know what made the difference.
>> Keep notes; a line or two on what you brewed and how it tasted.
>> Be curious, not snobbish.
>> Have it mid-morning, after breakfast or a little after waking.
>> Drink it fresh. Sip it hot, and then as it cools to experience flavours
>> Try it black first. Then, add what you like.

Courtesy: Suhas Dwarkanath, India Barista Champion 2026, coffee programme consultant, Angry Toast