This article is about Naked Coffee and how the brand defines itself through its approach to specialty coffee. Founded by Radhika Seth, Meghna Kaur, Naheel Koroth, and Akash Thakkar, the article outlines Naked Coffee’s emphasis on in-house roasting, small-batch microlots and nanolots, grind-to-order beans, and single-serve pour-over formats. It focuses its curated range of Indian and international coffees, and an identity built around making specialty coffee accessible.
When lifestyle creators Radhika Seth and Meghna Kaur stepped into India’s specialty coffee scene in mid-2025, they did so with the belief that coffee didn’t need to be intimidating to be excellent. Alongside their longtime friends and co-founders Naheel Koroth and Akash Thakkar, they built Naked Coffee from the ground up as a direct-to-consumer roastery that aims to be unfiltered, real and community-oriented in a market often crowded with technical jargon and distant tasting notes.
From the outset, the founders made clear that they wanted control over every step of the process. Rather than outsourcing production, they set up an in-house roasting facility to preserve quality and consistency, personally sourcing and tasting hundreds of coffees before finalising their initial lineup. Naked Coffee launched with nine distinct offerings, including rare microlots and nanolots from eight estates across India and international origins. These small, carefully curated batches are intended to highlight specific flavour characteristics, with some releases designated as limited-edition — once sold out, they won’t be restocked — emphasising freshness and uniqueness in every cup.
The brand’s range reflects a thoughtful balance between local tradition and innovation. On their website, coffees like Ratnagiri – Honey Sundried showcase a natural process that enhances sweetness and body, while Attikan Estate – Washed offers a cleaner, brighter profile. The Cold Brew Blend – BOLD demonstrates their understanding of varied brewing methods, crafted specifically for cold extraction with a richer, deep-bodied character. Other offerings such as Moganad Estate – Washed and Karadykan Estate – Washed provide balanced acidity and distinctive regional notes that appeal to both seasoned brewers and newcomers.
Beyond whole beans and grind-to-order options tailored for espresso, filter, or French press, Naked Coffee has also introduced single-serve pour-over bags, designed for convenience without sacrificing quality. This format reflects the founders’ intent to make specialty coffee accessible anywhere, be it at home or on the go, and underscores their belief that good coffee should fit everyday life.
The brand’s visual identity and messaging mirror this philosophy of approachability. Packaging and tone lean into bold, relatable language that invites people into the experience rather than challenging them with technicalities. As the founders describe it, Naked Coffee is about stripping away unnecessary complexity and embracing authenticity, inviting drinkers to enjoy coffee that is both carefully crafted and genuinely human.
As Naked Coffee navigates a competitive landscape that includes established players in India’s growing specialty coffee market, its founders are already exploring broader ambitions as a modern experiential brand. These include B2B partnerships with restaurants, expanded e-commerce presence and the possibility of physical café spaces that extend the brand’s community-centric vision beyond beans in a bag.
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