– Barista Championship powered by Astoria takes centre stage at the two-day coffee festival held on November 7–8
Kozhikode, Kerala | November 2026: The Kerala Coffee Festival 2026 successfully brought together coffee enthusiasts, industry professionals, hospitality businesses, aspiring baristas, and entrepreneurs for a two-day celebration of India’s evolving coffee culture on November 7 and 8 at Aspin Courtyards, Beach Road, Calicut.
The festival served as a platform to celebrate the passion, craftsmanship, and innovation driving India’s growing coffee industry. Bringing together stakeholders from across the coffee and hospitality sectors, the event encouraged interaction, knowledge exchange, and greater appreciation for the art and science of coffee making.
One of the key highlights of the festival was the Barista Championship, powered by Astoria, which showcased the skills, creativity, precision, and expertise of talented coffee professionals. The championship celebrated the growing community of baristas in India and highlighted the importance of craftsmanship and technical excellence in the evolving specialty coffee landscape.
Commenting on the festival, Mr. Vikram Khurana, CEO of KAAPI Solutions, said, “Coffee is much more than a beverage; it is a culture, a craft, and an evolving industry driven by passion and innovation. Platforms like the Kerala Coffee Festival play an important role in bringing together the talent, technology, and ideas shaping the future of coffee in India. At KAAPI Solutions, we remain committed to empowering coffee businesses with the right equipment and solutions while contributing to the growth of a strong and vibrant coffee ecosystem. We are delighted to have been part of this celebration and to support a platform that recognises India’s growing barista talent and coffee culture.”
As part of its participation, KAAPI Solutions showcased its range of professional coffee machines and equipment at Stall No. A7, offering visitors an opportunity to explore solutions designed to meet the evolving requirements of cafés, restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses. The showcase highlighted the role of advanced coffee equipment in supporting consistency, operational efficiency, and quality across professional coffee establishments.
With café culture and specialty coffee continuing to gain momentum across India, the Kerala Coffee Festival provided an engaging platform to bring together the people, skills, technology, and businesses contributing to the industry’s growth. The two-day event reinforced the importance of collaboration and innovation in strengthening India’s coffee ecosystem.
Through its participation and association with the Barista Championship powered by Astoria, KAAPI Solutions reiterated its commitment to supporting coffee professionals and businesses with quality equipment, industry expertise, and solutions that contribute to the evolving coffee landscape in India.
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