The brand name Dorothea stems from a Greek word which means ‘Gift of God’. The USP of Dorothea is that it is sustainable and artisanal in nature.
Anita, the founder of Dorothea believes that the hesitation of most people to pursue women-centric businesses has been advantageous for women entrepreneurs like her. Tea and Coffee have been legacy trading businesses which were run by men for generations. But now, times are changing, women are taking the steps to look beyond the traditional at-home businesses, personal interests, and fears related to a lack of time and resources to consider running one or more business . With the help her brand Dorothea, Anita has set out to create a brand that would celebrate the Food & Beverage heritage of India, allowing all of us to a take a pause from the fast-paced life that we are all are living today.
Building a business is hard. There is no magic shortcut to building a good business. It doesn’t matter when or where the journey begins, you can start from anywhere as we did in this male-dominated industry. Dorothea brings to you the finest Food & Beverage products from across India to consumers around the globe.
The venture is based on the aphorism of – “The desire to build something bold and take the risks that are inevitable to come. There will be ups and downs, but if we follow the path there will be remarkable accomplishments! We must have the determination to stick to our goal.”
Dorothea Food & Beverages is a brainchild of Anita, who is not just a food enthusiast, but an epicure. This venture is extremely close to her heart as she has poured in all of her unique expertise, passion and devotion into it. Agriculture has been a significant part of Anita’s life as she grew up in an environment of mixed farming. Her knowledge and experience of the plantations is very valuable for Dorothea. During the initial yeas of her life, Anita got an opportunity to learn about the different crops from the most significant people in her life, which included her family members. It was only after marriage that she got introduced to the tea and coffee plantation world through her spouse, which intrigued her quite a bit too.
Having spent major part of her life in farms and plantations, she is very passionate about Food and Beverages and desires to return back to the society. She wants to do it by optimising resources of time, knowledge and skills learnt in the modern world, along with development which will further expand the agricultural activities in the times to come.
Her philosophy in life is “I believe that my roots play an important role in mypassion to become more involved in the agriculture industry. The major reason I am intrigued by agriculture is because I understand the important role it plays in our world.” “Food for all”.
Dorothea Food & Beverages is a brainchild of Anita, who is not just a food enthusiast, but an epicure.
This venture is extremely close to her heart as she has poured in all of her unique expertise, passion and devotion into it. Agriculture has been a significant part of Anita’s life as she grew up in an environment of mixed farming. Her knowledge and experience of the plantations is very valuable for Dorothea. During the initial yeas of her life, Anita got an opportunity to learn about the different crops from the most significant people in her life, which included her family members. It was only after marriage that she got introduced to the tea and coffee plantation world through her spouse, which intrigued her quite a bit too.
Having spent major part of her life in farms and plantations, she is very passionate about Food and Beverages and desires to return back to the society. She wants to do it by optimising resources of time, knowledge and skills learnt in the modern world, along with development which will further expand the agricultural activities in the times to come.
Her philosophy in life is “I believe that my roots play an important role in mypassion to become more involved in the agriculture industry. The major reason I am intrigued by agriculture is because I understand the important role it plays in our world.” “Food for all”.
Dorothea crafts sustainable, artisanal food and beverages that honor nature and tradition, blending ethical sourcing with aesthetic excellence to deliver products that are truly a "Gift of God."
Anita champions women entrepreneurs by challenging industry norms, showing that passion and persistence can carve new paths in legacy businesses like tea and coffee once ruled by men.
Dorothea celebrates India’s rich food and beverage heritage, offering globally curated tastes that encourage people to slow down and reconnect with traditions that nourish both body and soul.
Grown from Anita’s farming roots and plantation knowledge, Dorothea bridges agricultural legacy with modern innovation, ensuring authenticity in every product and a return to community-focused growth.
With bold vision and heartfelt intention, Dorothea pursues meaningful impact—building a values-driven business that supports communities, empowers women, and redefines how we engage with food.
