The winning coffee, produced in the state capital Kohima by local farmers, underwent a new drying process that involved polyhouse drying during the winter season in Kohima, followed by sundrying in Dimapur, reported Northeast Weekly.
This innovative double-drying technique resulted in a delightful sweetness, propelling the coffee to score above 85 points on the Speciality Coffee Associations scale.
With this recognition, Nagaland is poised to explore its potential for producing more award-winning coffees by adopting proper harvesting and processing methods.
This victory at the AITC marks a significant milestone for the region's emerging coffee industry.