Pranav Birje | The News Bulletins
Where heritage meets everyday rituals in a festive celebration of coffee and couture
National, 10th October 2025: This festive season, Starbucks India and iconic designer duo Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla have come together in a rare confluence of coffee culture and couture, unveiling a special Diwali gift box that is equal parts artistry, indulgence, and celebration.
Created to mark Diwali, the festival of light, joy, and togetherness, the collaboration captures the essence of Starbucks, a welcoming “third place” for all festivities, a space that fosters connection, community, and shared celebration. For many, Starbucks has become humari special jagah , a place where moments turn into memories over coffee. Over the years, Starbucks globally has collaborated with some of the most iconic names in fashion and design to bring style and storytelling into India’s thriving coffee culture. With this collaboration, Starbucks India carries forward that tradition, offering customers a uniquely Indian way to experience the festive season.
Inside the gift box are two thoughtfully curated pieces that bring together taste, touch, and scent:
• Ivory Mug with Gilded Detailing: A canvas designed to narrate the story of this compelling collaboration, this couture-inspired mug embodies the richness of India’s cultural and natural heritage. Its intricate design flows across architectural motifs, flora, fauna, and the peacock – a recurring symbol in the Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla universe. Beyond its functionality, this piece is a tactile work of art, turning every coffee sip into an elevated personal ritual.
• The ‘Mehbooba’ Candle: A cherished piece by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, this luxury scented candle is an aromatic delight blending the romance of a rose garden with the rich intensity of Arabic oud. Warm, mysterious, and evocative, ‘Mehbooba’ is sure to create an atmosphere of intimate festive indulgence, perfectly complementing the season of celebration.
• Starbucks® Diwali Blend: Sourced from the lush hills of Karnataka, a festive limited-edition with warm, nutty, and subtly spiced notes, crafted to capture the glow of Diwali and the joy of togetherness
• Classic French Press: Designed for timeless simplicity, slow, meaningful brewing this press turns every brew into a mindful ritual, inviting you to savor coffee at its purest
Speaking about the collaboration, Sushant Dash, ceo, TATA Starbucks, said: “At Starbucks, we believe in celebrating moments that matter – of connection, warmth, and shared tradition. Diwali is one such occasion, and through our collaboration with Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, we are honoring the festival in a way that is both timeless and deeply rooted in Indian culture. Our stores have always been a special jagah – an inviting, and familiar space where people gather to share joy over coffee, and this gift box is an extension of that spirit. It brings together the craftsmanship of design and the indulgence of ritual, making this festive season even more special for our customers.”
Commenting on the partnership, Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla said: “The AJSK x Starbucks hamper is a sensory delight of couture-inspired aesthetics, a luxury scented candle and delicious coffee enveloped in one joyous offering. It is a box full of absolute indulgence.”
Available for a limited time, the AJSK x Starbucks collection invites you to carry a piece of festive artistry with every cup you enjoy.