Tata Global Beverages, earlier known as Tata Tea, is the world's No.2 tea company, with a slew of brands that can now find themselves a global footprint.
In 2013, Starbucks will integrate its assets to expand Teavana's mall-based store footprint with a comprehensive design strategy that will include new Teavana neighborhood locations in different markets.
"It gives the Tatas an advantage to sell their products using Starbucks global distribution network and may help fuel Starbucks tea sourcing needs as well," said an international business consultant, who did not want to be identified.
Tata officials declined to comment.