Tomorrow, coffee professionals and enthusiasts in the UAE will gather at the Victoria Arduino Experience Lab in Dubai for a six-hour workshop titled “CQI – Introduction to Post-Harvest Processing.” Organized by Mystic Cup Stories in collaboration with Victoria Arduino, the class promises an in-depth and hands-on introduction to one of the most crucial stages in coffee production.
Accredited by the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI), the session will guide participants through major processing methods — Natural, Honey, Mechanically Demucilaged, Fully Washed, and Wet Hulled — explaining how each technique shapes the final flavor profile of coffee.
The workshop will be led by Kristina Bakhtoiarova, an experienced educator, roaster, and consultant with over 15 years in specialty coffee. As a Q Processing Lecturer, Bakhtoiarova has trained professionals around the world and will share her deep understanding of post-harvest systems, from cherry selection and fermentation to drying and pre-cleaning.
Participants can also look forward to a guided coffee cupping featuring coffees from Mystic Cup Stories, offering a sensory exploration of how processing methods affect taste and aroma.
The program is open to baristas, roasters, café owners, coffee lovers, and future green buyers who want to decode common processing terms such as “Washed,” “Honey,” and “Natural.”
By hosting this CQI workshop, Victoria Arduino continues to strengthen Dubai’s reputation as a leading center for specialty coffee education and innovation in the Middle East.
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