National, 9th October 2026: This Diwali, TATA Starbucks is giving festive gifting a new flavour with an exclusive collection created in collaboration with homegrown fine chocolate brand Paul & Mike. Bringing Starbucks coffee point of view to the world of fine chocolate, the collection takes cues from much-loved coffee notes and the flavours of India and Diwali to create something familiar, yet full of discovery.
Coffee and chocolate may be natural companions, but this collaboration explores what happens when they are brought together with the flavours of the festive season. Working closely across flavour, texture and technique, the two teams have created unexpected interpretations that move between the distinctly coffee-inspired and the unmistakably festive. Caramel Macchiato finds a new expression in chocolate, while Saffron Pista and Pista Katli bring familiar Indian flavours into a contemporary assortment creating a collection made to gift, share and discover together.
Mitali Maheshwari, Head of Product and Marketing, TATA Starbucks, said, “The way we celebrate Diwali continues to evolve, but the sentiment at its heart remains unchanged, bringing people together and showing them that they matter. Gifting is such a meaningful part of that expression, and increasingly, people are looking for gifts that feel thoughtful, distinctive and personal. Our collaboration with Paul & Mike brings together the familiarity of much-loved festive flavours with the discovery of coffee and fine chocolate in new forms. We hope the collection becomes part of those small but meaningful moments of sharing that make Diwali special.”
Vikas Temani, Founder, Paul & Mike Chocolates, said, “Our collaboration with TATA Starbucks is a celebration of shared values, craftsmanship and innovation. Our talented chocolatiers have worked tirelessly alongside the Starbucks team to create a distinctive collection of chocolates that we believe brings something truly new to festive gifting in India. We are incredibly proud of what we have created together and delighted that customers can now discover these unique offerings at Starbucks across India this Diwali.”
The limited-edition collaboration features:
• Handcrafted Artisanal Chocolates: The collection brings together a distinctive interplay of flavours and textures, from coffee-inspired creations such as Caramel Macchiato to contemporary interpretations of festive favourites including Saffron Pista and Pista Katli. Hazelnut Praline, Cashew Cremino and Chocolate Berry Crunch, among others, complete an assortment thoughtfully created for the joy of gifting, sharing and discovering together.
(Priced: INR 990 for a 116g box of 12 handcrafted chocolates)
• Chocolate Berry Crunch: Dark chocolate rocher layered with toasted quinoa, tart cranberries and crunchy pumpkin seeds creates a rich interplay of flavour and texture. Presented in festive Paul & Mike + Starbucks packaging, it makes for a thoughtful gift to share and savour through the season.
(Priced: INR 450 for a 100g box)
The TATA Starbucks + Paul & Mike festive collection is now available for a limited period at select TATA Starbucks stores across India.
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