Starbucks continues its Indian expansion with the opening of a flagship in Bangalore.

The new store is located at Koramangala and spans approximately 3000 sqft. Inspired by the architectural style and tradition of the Bangalore bungalow, the store design embraces the lush landscape and greenery of the “Garden City”.

The store celebrates the artisans of Southern India by integrating locally sourced material, architectural treasures and antiques mostly found in traditional bungalows. The store also pays tribute to the significance of its location in Karnataka – the birthplace of coffee in India.

The store introduces a mix of international favorites as well as specially designed food offerings to reflect local flavors, in addition to a broad beverage portfolio to include a wide range of Starbucks signature espresso-based beverages.

“This important city entry demonstrates our long-term commitment to expand across India, providing an elevated coffee house experience to more customers,” said John Culver, group president, Starbucks China and Asia Pacific, channel development and emerging brands.

Tata Starbucks, the joint venture between US coffee giant Starbucks and Tata Global Beverages Limited, will open two more stores by the end of the year at Phoenix Market City and Orion Mall at Brigade Gateway in Bangalore.

Starbucks entered the Indian market in October 2012 and plans “thousands of stores” in the “not so distant future” across the country, it says.