Celebrating Mysore Concerns: A Legacy of Coffee in Matunga
Around Town: Inside Mysore Concerns, Matunga’s 87-year-old coffee institution
The Indian Express
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Mysore Concerns, established in 1939 by G.V. Venkatram in Matunga, Mumbai, is a pioneering coffee roastery that has evolved through generations. Now run by his granddaughters, the company continues to offer quality South Indian coffee while facing challenges from rising bean prices and climate change.
- 01Mysore Concerns was founded in 1939 by G.V. Venkatram, making it one of Mumbai's first coffee roasteries.
- 02The business is now run by the third generation, Shweta and Shruti Shrikant, who have formal training in coffee sourcing and roasting.
- 03Mysore Concerns offers a range of coffee products, including chicory blends and single-origin coffees.
- 04The company faces challenges such as rising prices of Arabica beans and the impact of climate change on coffee yields.
- 05The roastery aims to simplify coffee brewing and enhance consumer experience while maintaining quality and consistency.
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Mysore Concerns, a coffee roastery established in 1939 by G.V. Venkatram in Matunga, Mumbai, has become a staple for South Indian coffee lovers. Venkatram, originally from Gargeshwari village near Mysore, started by roasting coffee beans at home, creating a hub for the local community. Today, the business is run by his granddaughters, Shweta and Shruti Shrikant, who have transitioned from engineering to coffee. They have expanded the product range to include chicory-blended coffees and specialty single-origin offerings. Annual production is between 80-100 tonnes, with sales growing at 20% year-on-year. However, challenges such as rising prices of Arabica beans, which have increased from ₹300 per kilo to over ₹700, and climate change affecting coffee yields pose significant hurdles. The Shrikant sisters aim to uphold their grandfather's legacy by simplifying coffee brewing and focusing on quality, helping customers enjoy the brewing experience without the complexities often associated with it.
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The rising prices of coffee beans and climate change may affect local consumers' coffee choices and availability.
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