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Leelaprasad International owned coffee estate in Karnataka

Leelaprasad International

Building trusted agribusiness brands from India to the world

A certified agri-export group rooted in Karnataka, with 3,200+ partner farmers, a 250-acre owned estate and export operations reaching 19+ countries. Home to Lit Coffee, Leelaprasad Coffee and a growing portfolio of export-ready brands.

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Leelaprasad International at a glance

Direct farmer partnerships, an owned estate and certified export operations, brought together in one Karnataka-based agribusiness group.

  • 19+

    Countries Served

    Export markets across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and North America.

  • 8,000+

    Global Clients

    Buyers and partners served across our brands.

  • 3,200+

    Partner Farmers

    Direct sourcing relationships across Karnataka.

  • 250-Acre

    Owned Estate

    Estate owned and operated in Karnataka.

Leelaprasad International owned coffee estate in Karnataka

1996

Farming heritage begins on the family estate in Karnataka.

A Karnataka agribusiness group built on three decades of farming heritage

Leelaprasad International Pvt Ltd is a Karnataka-based agribusiness group built on direct farmer partnerships and export discipline. We own and operate a 250-acre estate, work directly with thousands of smallholder farmers, and run certified processing and packing facilities that meet international compliance standards.

We don't just export commodities — we build brands around them.

Lit Coffee brings our estate's filter coffee powder directly to Indian households, while Leelaprasad Coffee exports certified Arabica and Robusta to buyers across 19+ countries. Both share the same farm-first sourcing and full traceability — the model for how we intend to grow.

  • Karnataka roots
  • Owned 250-acre estate
  • Direct farmer relationships
  • Certified processing and export

A house of certified export brands

Each brand under Leelaprasad International shares the same farmer network and certification standards, built to serve a distinct category and buyer.

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Lit Coffee filter coffee powder, available for online ordering in India

Consumer brand

Lit Coffee logo

Lit Coffee

For Indian households

Filter coffee powder made for the Indian home, ordered online and shipped direct from our estate — the same traceable sourcing behind our export brand, in a pack made for your kitchen.

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Leelaprasad Coffee — Indian Arabica and Robusta coffee export brand

International export brand

Leelaprasad Coffee logo

Leelaprasad Coffee

For global buyers

Certified Indian Arabica & Robusta green coffee, roasted coffee, and instant coffee — exported FOB & CIF worldwide with full traceability from farm to shipment.

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Our next brand

Reserved for the next category we enter — same farmer network, same certification standards, a distinct identity.

From farm to export, end to end

Every brand we build runs on the same underlying chain — farming, processing, quality, and logistics — kept under one roof for full control and traceability.

  1. Stage 1

    Farming

    Direct sourcing from over 3,200 farmers and our own 250-acre estate, focused on sustainable coffee cultivation across Karnataka.

  2. Stage 2

    Processing

    Modern facilities manage harvesting, wet and dry processing, roasting, grinding, and hygienic packaging for every grade we handle.

  3. Stage 3

    Quality

    Rigorous testing and certification at every stage ensure compliance with international food safety and quality standards.

  4. Stage 4

    Logistics & export

    Efficient documentation and shipping processes support timely delivery, fully compliant with Coffee Board of India and global trade regulations.

  5. Stage 5

    Global buyers

    Certified, fully documented shipments reach importers, roasters and distributors across 19+ markets, traceable from farm to shipment.

Why partner with Leelaprasad International

The same compliance bar, the same farmer network and the same traceability, applied across every brand we build.

  • Direct farmer network

    Over 3,200 farmers across Karnataka, supported through direct sourcing relationships and fair-trade practices — not aggregated through middlemen.

  • Owned estate & facilities

    A 250-acre estate and modern processing facilities give us control over quality at every stage, from cultivation to export packing.

  • Global certification standards

    Certified under Coffee Board of India, FSSAI, ISO 22000, HACCP, EUDR, Organic, Fair Trade, and Rainforest Alliance — the same compliance bar applied across every brand we build.

  • Proven export track record

    19+ export markets and 8,000+ clients served across our brands, with logistics, documentation, and compliance systems built for scale.

Three decades of building, one brand at a time

Every certification and every brand we've launched sits on the same foundation laid at the estate itself.

  1. 1996

    Farming heritage begins

    The family estate in Karnataka starts direct cultivation and trade of Arabica and Robusta.

  2. 2015

    Estate expansion

    Direct farmer network grows to over 3,000 partners across Karnataka's coffee-growing belt.

  3. 2020

    Full certification

    FSSAI, ISO 22000, HACCP, EUDR, Organic, Fair Trade, and Rainforest Alliance certifications secured.

  4. 2024

    Lit Coffee launches

    Retail filter coffee powder brand Lit Coffee brings the estate's coffee directly to Indian households.

  5. 2026

    Leelaprasad International

    The group entity is formally positioned as the parent brand, with Lit Coffee and Leelaprasad Coffee operating underneath it.

Certified excellence across the group

The same certification standards apply to every brand we build, including Lit Coffee and Leelaprasad Coffee.

  • Coffee Board of India certification logoCoffee Board of India
  • FSSAI certification logoFSSAI
  • ISO 22000 certification logoISO 22000
  • HACCP certification logoHACCP
  • EUDR certification logoEUDR
  • Organic certification logoOrganic
  • Fair Trade certification logoFair Trade
  • Rainforest Alliance certification logoRainforest Alliance

Serving buyers across 19+ countries

From Northern Europe to the Gulf and East Asia, our export documentation and logistics are built around each market's specific compliance requirements.

GermanyUSAUAEJapanAustraliaSingaporeKarnataka, India

Europe

  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Netherlands
  • France
  • Belgium
  • Spain

Middle East

  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia

Asia-Pacific

  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Australia

North America

  • USA
  • Canada

What our partners say

Full traceability from farm to shipment made our import compliance process significantly easier than with previous suppliers.

Import Manager, European Roastery

Consistent grading and on-time documentation across every container we've ordered — exactly what a long-term supply relationship needs.

Procurement Lead, Middle East Distributor

Their farmer network gives us confidence in the sustainability story we tell our own customers.

Sourcing Director, North American Coffee Brand
Coffee farming communities in Karnataka

Global scale, grounded in the farm

Rooted in the communities we source from

Our farmer-first model isn't a sourcing tactic — it's the foundation of the business. We work directly with smallholder farmers across Karnataka, paying fair prices, investing in sustainable agricultural practices, and building long-term partnerships that outlast any single harvest or contract.

  • Fair prices

    Paid directly to the smallholder farmers we work with.

  • Sustainable practices

    Investment in agricultural methods that last.

  • Long-term partnerships

    Built to outlast any single harvest or contract.

Learn about our farmer programs

Recognized by the Coffee Board of India for consistent export compliance and quality across every certified shipment.

Building the next generation of export brands from India

Whether you're a buyer looking for certified sourcing, a farmer partner, or an investor interested in our growth, we'd like to hear from you.