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Busy Brew In The Press

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South China Morning Post- Spirit Of Hong Kong Awards

Published: 13 Oct 2025
A finalist in the Youth and Entrepreneurship categories, founder Nikita Kuwadekar shares how a teen heart surgery and a search for gentler coffee led her to launch Busy Brew at 19- Hong Kong’s first plant-based canned coffee- and her advice to “start early.”

South China Morning Post - Spirit of Youth Awards Night

Busy Brew was honoured at the Spirit of Youth Awards, hosted by South China Morning Post. The award recognises young entrepreneurs making an impact in Hong Kong, celebrating innovation, resilience, and future-focused businesses. The ceremony was attended by John Lee, highlighting the significance of the event and its support at the highest level.

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CEICIA Hong Kong- 25th Anniversary of the French Alumni Association in Hong Kong

A look at how the French Alumni Association (FAA) strengthens the France–Hong Kong community through events and networking—highlighting initiatives like France Alumni Day, where founder Nikita Kuwadekar shared insights on sustainability and entrepreneurship.

RTHK Radio 3 — Money Talk

Published: 6 April 2026
Busy Brew was featured on Money Talk, one of Hong Kong’s leading business and finance radio shows. Founder Nikita Kuwadekar joined the discussion to share insights on building Busy Brew and the future of plant-based coffee. Featured segment: 39:10 – 45:36

South China Morning Post (Newspaper Feature)

The feature highlights Busy Brew’s journey, mission, and contribution to the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, reinforcing its position as a rising brand in Hong Kong’s startup and F&B scene.

Breezy Today

Busy Brew was featured in Breezy Today, highlighting the brand’s origin story and how it was founded at just 19 years old. The feature explores the journey behind building Hong Kong’s first plant-based canned coffee brand and the vision driving its growth.