Our Mission & Vision
We are one of India's first full-service coffee consultancy firms, dedicated to revolutionizing the coffee industry in India through ethical, sustainable, scientific and economical solutions.
We envision creating an ecosystem where producers, consumers, entrepreneurs and nature thrive together instead of 'one over the other', while facilitating the consumer's right to quality coffee.
Sustainability
We emphasize economic and environmental sustainability in all our coffee solutions.
Scientific Approach
Our biotechnology background ensures scientific rigor in every aspect of our work.
Collaboration
Working hand in hand with farmers from small first-generation to large-scale producers.
From Vision to Reality
2015
Foundation of Knowledge
Our founders completed Post graduation in Coffee Quality Management from Coffee Board of India, laying the foundation for BerryCo.
2016
BerryCo Established
Founded BerryCo as India's first education & coffee consultancy firm, pioneering full-service coffee solutions.
2018
Shades of Coffee Launch
Launched Shades of Coffee (SOC) - India's first coffee experience centre, defining experience and embracing sustainability.
2021
The Node Innovation
Established The Node - India's first coffee co-roasting facility, providing launch pad for coffeepreneurs.
2023
Global Recognition
Began working with United Nations and ITC as coffee consultants, expanding our impact globally.
2025
The Journey Continues
Continuing to nurture, foster excellence, and empower the global coffee community with innovative solutions.
Meet the Experts
Akanksha Gupta
Founder & CEO
Biotechnologist, Coffee Expert & Innovator. "I love food! My journey into coffee started with this sentence." Assessor – Flavour of India, Technical Judge at various championships.
Sowmya R
Founder & Operations Director
Biotechnologist, Coffee Expert & Task Master. "Let's roll! Let's roll!" - Her catch phrase reflects her get-things-done attitude. Jury member at multiple coffee championships.
Nirupam Ranjan
Co-Founder & Head Roaster
Zoologist, Coffee Expert & Roast Master. Quality head at leading international coffee brokerage house. Sensory judge and assessor at national competitions.
Jaseem Abbas
National Barista Champion
Data Scientist & Brew Master. Ranked #01 Indian Barista Championship 2023, #22 World Barista Championship 2024. "PERFECTION!" is what matters most to him.
Vanishree
Coffee Processing Expert
Agriculturalist & South Indian Filter Coffee Champion. First South Indian filter coffee Champion 2023, Regional Aeropress Champion 2024. Coffee processor, cupper, roaster & trainer.
Gaurav Mishra
Co-Founder & Legal Advisor
Biotechnologist, Advocate & IP Specialist. "I always liked coffee, but peer pressure got me into coffee about 10 years ago. I am in search for my catch phrase!"