Hans News Service Bengaluru

TheHouse of Berunda has officially unveiled Berunda Coffee, a premium Karnataka estate coffee brand inspired by the state’s royal heritage and world-renowned coffee-growing legacy. The launch, held at an exclusive soirée in Bengaluru, showcased three signature coffee blends named after the iconic elephants of the Mysore royal household, reflecting a unique blend of history, craftsmanship and sustainability. The launch ceremony began with a traditional Ganesh Aarti, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Maharajkumari Kamakshi Devi Wadiyar of Mysore and Coffee Board Chairman M.J. Dinesh. The evening also featured a Bharatanatyam performance by the Tharang Academy of Art and was attended by dignitaries including Maharajkumar Aatmanya Dev of the Wadwan royal family, Peru’s Consul General Vikram Iyer, coffee experts, hospitality professionals and celebrated barista champions.

Guests sampled the brand’s debut collection comprising Drona, Arjuna and Gajendra. Drona is a medium-dark Arabica-Robusta blend developed for traditional South Indian filter coffee, while Arjuna is a medium-light washed Arabica sourced from the B R Hills.