More than learning.
This is where experience meets experimentation ☕🌱
Day 3 of CQI PHP Project Indonesia 2026 was all about turning knowledge into practice — exploring processing methods, exchanging perspectives, solving challenges together, and understanding coffee beyond theory.
Every participant brings a different story from their origin, creating a space where collaboration, curiosity, and innovation grow side by side.
Because great coffee is not only about the final cup — it is about the process behind it. 🌍✨
#CQIPHPProjectIndonesia2026 #CoffeeProcessing #CQI #SpecialtyCoffee #IndonesiaCoffee
Who attends CQI Processing Professional (QP2) courses and why? We are in Sumatra this week with producers who are representing eight out of twelve coffee producing regions of Indonesia: Central Java, West Java, West Sumatra, Central Sulawesi, North Sulawesi, East Java, Aceh, and South Tapanuli. Each region is unique and all together they compose the Indonesian coffee community.
Though the participants’ average age is 36, they are already experienced, and in some cases, award-winning producers. Why would they bother attending the course?
1️⃣ A desire to learn science and latest techniques to improve their coffee quality. Producers are continuously faced with new demands from the market, and tools and techniques are evolving.
2️⃣ To equip themselves with tools designed for today’s market. Climate, geopolitical and economic challenges abound in coffee, and investing in education can help reduce risk and increase sustainability.
3️⃣ To inform their economic decision-making around different markets. How do you decide to use a particular processing method and why? Is your market asking for something that requires a new investment, either in equipment or training? Are they pricing to cover costs and ensure enough profit to reinvest?
4️⃣ To develop their peer network. These producers, and other CQI Processing Professional course participants around the world, are forming professional connections that will serve them well in the future. As they face business challenges, they now have a new group to turn to for sharing ideas and solving problems.
Every CQI course is rigorous and well-structured, but in the end, it is the producers who take these learnings into the field and apply them to their own coffee and reality. They use the tools and knowledge in the way that is best for their farms and businesses, working to improve quality while adapting to the future needs of the coffee industry.
The CQI Insider program is a way for curious coffee professionals to stay connected online or in person, while exploring coffee topics that impact us all.
Join our upcoming free online talk for CQI Insiders: Old Crop Flavor Modulation Through Roasting: Cause, Effect & Practical Tips.
📅 June 2, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM Eastern Time
💻 Online
🌐 Language: English
Led by @andreaonelli , CQI Post-Harvest Processing Instructor based in Colombia, this session will explore how roasting can influence and modulate the sensory profile of old crop coffees. Participants will gain practical insights into the causes and effects of flavor changes over time, plus roasting strategies and tips to help bring out the best possible cup quality.
This event is free for CQI Insiders. Register through your Insider Portal: the session link will be sent to registered participants before the event.
Not an insider yet? Become a member today through the link in bio. ✨
Learning, collaboration, and dialogue began in Indonesia this week! 🌱 Through the CQI Global Fund, thirteen coffee producers from across Indonesia have come together to participate in the review of CQI’s updated version of the Processing Professional Program. Carefully selected from diverse coffee-growing regions, this cohort represents a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and processing traditions. We'll check in during the week as the participants take the next step on their coffee journey.
Lincang, Yunnan, China.
The Nest Coffee Estate hosted us for a CQI Post-Harvest Processing course. What a stunning location, and amazing facilities! ☕️
#🇨🇳 #syrina
Special thoughts from CQI’s Educator of the Year 2026, Javier Hoyos.✨Thank you, Javier, for your passion, dedication, and commitment to post-harvest processing education and the global coffee community. Your impact continues to inspire coffee professionals around the world.
Great start to @worldofcoffeeasia ! 🇹🇭☕️ See you today at our booth #D319 and CQI Insider Networking Event.✨ Don’t forget to stop by, say hello, and grab your pins!📌
We’re excited to see you tomorrow at World of Coffee Bangkok! 🇹🇭☕️ Visit us at Booth #D319 and be part of everything we have planned over the next few days. See you there. 🙌
✨ This Friday, May 8! Join us at World of Coffee Bangkok for an exclusive CQI Insider Networking Event. Enjoy a post-show reception with local cuisine, specialty coffee, beverages, and inspiring insights from our special guest, Kenneth Barigye.
📅 Friday, May 8, 2026
📍 Ministry of Roasters
🕒 18:30–20:30 (ICT)
🔐 This event is exclusive to CQI Insiders. If you’re not a member yet and would like to attend, you’re welcome to join today to secure your spot. Visit our link in bio.
As a CQI Insider, you’ll also receive a pin, discounted access to future networking events, online talks, and a digital badge. We hope to see you there!
Join our Fine Canephora Experience on May 8, 2026, in Bangkok! 🇹🇭
Together with Ministry of Roasters, we’re hosting a 90-minute guided session featuring a tasting of high-quality Canephora coffees from Thailand and across Southeast Asia. The session will highlight different processing methods and offer insights into how quality is developing across the region.
Time: 9:00 AM –10:30 AM (ICT) Location: Ministry of Roasters
This is a free event with limited spots available. 🎟️
Reserve your spot today: Link in our bio.
April is almost behind us, and May is a great time to invest in post-harvest processing education. 💫 We’re offering 13 classes and courses around the world this month, including several online options.
Visit our database for more information, and remember to create an account or sign in to view all upcoming courses being offered.
Explore the full list through the link in our bio. 🔔
