In the film Casablanca, coffee is one of the things that Ingrid Bergman professes to miss the most about the city of Casablanca. Benjamin Franklin considered coffee to be one of the most valuable luxuries on the table. Black or frothy, sweet or bitter, this steaming cup has been the centre of numerous conversations, meetings and banters.

From being a traditional beverage consumed in South India, coffee has evolved into a trendy cuppa with a national presence. Keen to tap the widespread opportunities, the coffee industry in association with the Coffee Board of India will be hosting the three-day India International Coffee Festival 2012 in Delhi.

The fourth edition of the IICF will bring together the coffee fraternity. The last three editions were held in Bengaluru. “The festival will provide an opportunity for the industry to unveil outstanding coffees and blends, apart from showcasing products associated with the coffee industry,” says Anil Bhandari, president, India Coffee Trust, and member of the Coffee Board of India.
Apart from the exhibitors, workshops with coffee professionals at the IICF will aim at providing an interactive experience that deals with various aspects associated with coffee, from roasting to espresso-making and filter coffee brewing among others.

The IICF 2012 will be held from January 18 to 20 at The Lalit.

source: http://www.IndianExpress.com / Express Features Service/ Thursday, January 05th, 2012