Clare Louise 
By Aditya – India’s Youngest Roaster
Hi, I’m Aditya, an 8yo and proudly known as the youngest coffee roaster of India. I love everything about coffee-except drinking it (for now!). I enjoy the smell, roasting, and learning how coffee travels from bean to cup. During my trip to Bangalore, I got the chance to visit the Coffee Board of India, and it became one of the most exciting days in my journey as India’s youngest roaster.
A Special Learning Experience
Visiting the Sensory and Roasting Laboratory at the Coffee Board of India felt like entering a real coffee science world. I was already excited, but once I stepped inside, I felt even more curious. It wasn’t just a lab-it was a place where coffee is studied with great care.
As the youngest coffee roaster of India, this visit helped me understand that coffee is not only about roasting or brewing. There is a whole process before that-sorting, grading, and carefully observing the beans.
So Many Coffees, So Many Stories
One of my favorite moments was seeing a table full of coffee samples. There were so many beans, and each one looked different. Some were bigger, some smaller, some lighter, and some darker.
Seeing them all together made me realize that coffee is not just one thing. Every bean has its own story. For an 8yo like me, this was very exciting because it showed how much variety exists in the coffee world.
Learning Like a Coffee Expert
At the lab, I saw how experts study coffee beans. They don’t rush. They observe carefully, smell the beans, compare them, and check their quality.
This was a big lesson for me as India’s youngest roaster. It taught me that before roasting, you must first understand the bean. Coffee deserves respect from the very beginning.
Learning from Experts Who Guided Me
During my visit, I also had the wonderful opportunity to interact with experienced professionals like Mandappa Sir and Hari Om Sir, who shared their knowledge and guided me through the process. They explained how experts carefully observe, analyze, and grade coffee beans with patience and precision. Listening to them made me realize how much dedication and experience goes into understanding coffee at a deeper level. Their guidance made this visit even more special and inspiring for me as India’s youngest coffee roaster.
Understanding Coffee Grading
One of the most important things I learned at the Coffee Board of India was grading. Grading helps experts sort coffee based on quality, size, and type.
Before this visit, I knew coffee could be different. But now I understand how those differences are identified properly. This made me feel more connected to the coffee process as the youngest coffee roaster of India.
Coffees I Discovered
During my visit, I learned about many special Indian coffees:
- Monsooned Malabar
- Mysore Nuggets Extra Bold
- Kaapi Royale
- Plantation AA
- Arabica Cherry grades (AA, A, PB, AB, C)
- Robusta Cherry and other plantation coffees
Seeing these in real life made it easier for me to remember and understand them. It showed me that coffee has many categories, not just one type.
Every Bean Is Unique
One thing I noticed clearly was that every bean looked a little different. Some were bold and large, while others were small and round. Some had different colors too.
These small differences are important. They help experts sort and grade coffee correctly. This made me appreciate how much care goes into coffee even before roasting.
Connecting My Learning
At home, I practice roasting in small batches. I observe color changes, listen to sounds, and enjoy the aroma. But this visit helped me understand what happens before roasting.
It connected everything I was learning. Now I know that to roast better, I must first understand the beans. This is an important lesson for me as India’s youngest roaster.
Feeling Inspired
Whenever I visit places like the Coffee Board of India, I feel more excited to learn. Watching experts work carefully makes me want to improve my own skills.
Even as an 8yo, I feel that coffee has so much to teach. There is always something new to discover.
My visit to the Coffee Board of India in Bangalore was one of the most special moments in my journey as the youngest coffee roaster of India.
I learned about grading, saw many types of coffee, and understood how important it is to study beans before roasting. Most importantly, I learned that coffee has a long story before it reaches the roaster.
I may be small, but my passion is big. And as India’s youngest roaster, I am excited to keep learning more every single day.
