TAWANG, 16 Oct: A five-day training programme on barista techniques, titled 'A bean to brew journey - from origin to a perfect cup', concluded at the District Industries Centre here on Friday.

The programme was initiated by the Coffee Board of India's coffee quality division, in collaboration with Itanagar-based Mezang Academy of Culinary Arts and Baking Science, and the Department of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, to equip local youths with professional skills in coffee preparation and barista techniques, opening up new avenues for employment, entrepreneurship, and livelihood generation in the hospitality and tourism sectors.

During the programme, the participants received practical training in coffee preparation, espresso fundamentals, milk steaming, latte art, various brewing methods, sensory evaluation, and coffee cupping.

The hands-on sessions were designed to help the participants develop the technical knowledge and professional competence required to pursue careers as skilled baristas or establish their own cafés and coffee-related enterprises.

Attending the concluding function of the programme, Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo interacted with the young beneficiaries. She expressed gratitude to the organisers for equipping local youths with practical, industry-oriented skills that can contribute to their economic empowerment and self-reliance. (DIPRO)