Swetha Raju

Swetha Raju is the founder of Filter Kaapi - a coffee company and NYCs first South Indian Cafe, coffee roaster, and direct importer of authentic Indian filter coffee, committed to bringing one of India’s most celebrated coffee traditions to the global stage. Through her work, she introduces international audiences to the rich flavors, unique brewing methods, and cultural heritage of South Indian filter coffee otherwise known as Kaapi

Driven by a mission to create meaningful impact across the coffee value chain, Swetha Raju focuses on supporting coffee farmers and promoting a circular economy model that prioritizes sustainability, fair value, and long-term resilience for producing communities across Karnataka,India. Partnered with GI tagged coffe communities. Her work bridges origin and consumer markets while highlighting the importance of responsible sourcing and transparency.

As a speaker at the International Coffee Festival, Swetha Raju shares insights on Indian coffee traditions, sustainable coffee trade, and how innovative, farmer-focused models can help shape a more equitable and sustainable future for the global coffee industry and deep dive into the shade grown, hand picked and sun dried coffee.