OUR JOURNEY

Origins

Origins

Kannu Ki Chai was born from a simple thought — chai is not just a beverage, it is an emotion shared across every corner of India. From early morning conversations to late-night breaks, chai has always brought people together. We set out to create a space where this everyday ritual feels warm, comforting, and memorable. What started in Pune has now grown into a brand that celebrates authentic flavours, meaningful moments, and the culture of chai.
Founder stories

Founder stories

Behind Kannu Ki Chai is a passion for creating experiences that people connect with. The founders believed that India deserved a chai café that combines tradition with a modern café culture. With dedication, consistency, and a vision to make quality chai accessible to everyone, Kannu Ki Chai began its journey. Today, the brand continues to grow with the same commitment — serving freshly brewed happiness in every cup while building a community that truly loves chai.
Early days

Early days

For the founders of Kannu Ki Chai, Kunal Gulati and Ranjeet Tale, chai was never just a beverage, it was a moment. From quiet mornings to long conversations and spontaneous breaks, chai was always present, bringing warmth, familiarity, and connection. That love for good chai and the memories built around it sparked the idea for KKC. The brand was created to honour those everyday moments, a space where chai is brewed with care, enjoyed without hurry, and shared.
Evolution of KKC

Evolution of KKC

The early days were all about experimentation, learning, and listening. Perfecting recipes, understanding customer preferences, and building trust cup by cup. From long hours to hands-on operations, the focus remained constant: consistency in taste, warmth in service, and spaces people wanted to return to.

MILESTONES

KKC’s story began with a simple idea that it should be local with a name that people will not easily forget. As we say tea or chai is a very emotional drink that should connect with our souls and customers too, we started selling a handful of finest-quality teas on our first Tea café with approved hygiene levels and standards.

2016

The Beginning

The Beginning
Expansion Across Corporate India

2017-19

Expansion Across Corporate India

2021

Entering Retail & Digital India

Entering Retail & Digital India
Strengthening the Brand

2022-24

Strengthening the Brand

2026

A Growing National Presence

A Growing National Presence
The Growth Continues
  • The Beginning

    2016

    The Beginning

  • Expansion Across Corporate India

    2017-19

    Expansion Across Corporate India

  • Entering Retail & Digital India

    2021

    Entering Retail & Digital India

  • Strengthening the Brand

    2022-24

    Strengthening the Brand

  • A Growing National Presence

    2026

    A Growing National Presence

  • The Growth Continues