This document provides an introduction and overview of the coffee cafe industry in India. It discusses the different types of cafes including individual cafes, hotel cafes, and retail cafe chains. It then focuses on the growth of the cafe industry in India, noting how coffee was traditionally part of South Indian culture and how large retail chains like Cafe Coffee Day and Barista have expanded across the country in recent decades. The document outlines the research methodology used in the study, which includes collecting primary data through questionnaires and secondary data from sources like the internet, books, and journals. It also provides a brief literature review on the history of coffee and some of coffee's positive health benefits that have been found in studies.