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Red Sirocco and Harley Estate host the first edition of the ‘Coffee Processing Course’ 2023 at the Harley Estate, Sakleshpur.
The first of its kind, the ‘Coffee Processing Course’ was a roaring success in providing meaningful, hands-on training for individuals working in the post harvest production sector of the Coffee industry.
The course was designed as a three-day residential training program, held between 05 June – 07 June 2023 at the Harley estate in Sakleshpur. Participants left the course with a comprehensive understanding of the best methods and practices for achieving premium flavour profiles and quality control practices.
Red Sirocco organised its signature ‘Q Grader Arabica' Training and Calibration Programme 2023 at FKCCI, Bengaluru.
Red Sirocco conducted the 2023 edition of its premium coffee education experience, the ‘Q Grader Arabica’ Training Programme and the ‘Q Grader Arabica Calibration Course’ at FKCCI, Bengaluru between 29 May – 04 June 2023.
In line with the previous editions of this course, this year had a fresh batch of exceptional candidates, who, with their thoughtful insights, made this course a worthwhile learning experience for experts and novices alike.
Red Sirocco organised its signature ‘Q Grader Arabica' Training and Calibration Programme 2022 at IIPM, Bengaluru.
Red Sirocco conducted the 2022 edition of its premium coffee education experience, the ‘Q Grader Arabica’ Training Programme and the ‘Q Grader Arabica Calibration Course’ at IIPM, Bengaluru between 24 Jan – 30 Jan 2022.
The course was a rich learning experience for everyone in the room, with a lively learning atmosphere that led to enlightening discussions about the nuances of coffee evaluation.
Red Sirocco organized its signature ‘Q Grader Robusta' Training Programme at IIPM, Bengaluru.
Red Sirocco conducted India’s First Premium Coffee Education Experience – ‘Q Grader Robusta’ Training Programme at IIPM, Bengaluru on 09 Oct – 14 Oct 2018.
For specialty coffee connoisseurs and eternal coffee puritans alike, this training has brought lots of excitement in learning about the coffee and its sensory profiles. We had wonderful rounds of discussion about the grind size, brewing and coffee tasting. It was an enriching experience for everyone who attended this training.
Red Sirocco - Product Launch Event at IICF 2018, Bengaluru.
The Bayar’s Coffee launched its new range of products ‘Red Sirocco’ in the India International Coffee Festival 2018 (IICF) held at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru on 17th Jan 2018. Large group of the national and international coffee industry, policymakers, industry captains, exporters, manufacturers and host of other luminaries associated with coffee had participated in this event.
Red Sirocco blends are created by using the finest Arabica Specialty Coffee beans sourced from Columbia, Ethiopia, Kenya and India. These are delicately roasted to unlock the flavors and express their peak profile. Bayar’s Coffee has lovingly created this cherished products exclusively for the discerning consumers having a relentless obsession with the exotic flavors and aromas.
Red Sirocco organized its signature ‘Q Grader Arabica' Training Programme at IIPM, Bengaluru.
For the real coffee enthusiast who wants to fall in love with coffee even more and looking for deeper knowledge in coffee, Red Sirocco conducted India’s First Premium Coffee Education Experience – ‘Q Grader Arabica’ training right in Bengaluru.
Lots of avid cuppers participated in this training who were eager to learn more about sensory analysis and, more specifically, flavor perception in coffee. With the amazing afternoon and having best coffee making equipment’s around, our trainer Samuel Gurel made the sessions very interesting and informative. It was a fully hands-on experience for all.
The Q Arabica Grader course.
The Q Arabica Grader course was created as part of the Q Coffee Systems to form a skilled and credible body of specialty Arabica cuppers, who were able to objectively assess coffee quality, detect coffee defects, and identify coffee characteristics based on Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) standards.
Conducted by an authorized instructor, the six-day course comprised individual tests that evaluated competency and sensory acuity in cupping and grading coffee. Candidates were required to pass all sections in order to qualify for certification, and those who did not pass all sections could retake the tests during the course period or any time after within 18 months.
A Q Grader certificate was valid for three years and could be renewed upon completion of an accredited calibration exam.
The course was held from July 22 to July 27, 2024.
Trainer: Paul K. Kim
Venue: Indian Institute of Plantation Management, Bangalore