CQI FERMENTATION : MICROBES TO FLAVORS

CQI – Q Fermentation: Microbes to Flavors

📅 December 15 – 18, 2025

📍 Simalem Coffee Academy (Sumatra, Indonesia)

 

Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) presents Q Fermentation: Microbes to Flavors, a specialized course led by Johan Kwe.

 

This program is designed for coffee professionals who want to gain a scientific and practical understanding of fermentation in coffee processing. Through lectures, cuppings, and hands-on activities, participants will explore how different microbes influence flavor development in coffee.

 

Key learning outcomes include:

- Understanding the microbiology of coffee fermentation.

- Exploring yeast, bacteria, and fungi in processing.

- Linking microbial activity to cup profiles.

- Applying fermentation techniques for quality and innovation.

 

The course combines theory and practical sessions at Simalem Estate, one of Sumatra’s iconic coffee origins, providing an immersive learning experience at the heart of coffee production.

 

📞 For inquiries & registration: +62 813-9787-0644