SICC Labs

SICC Labs is the research and development wing of the South India Coffee Company. SICC Labs focuses on low-intervention Coffea species for the future. We are conducting research projects aimed at climate-proofing coffee and coffee agricultural practices.

Currently, SICC Labs has the following ongoing projects:

Research into Coffea Excelsa, as the low intervention high cupping Coffea species
Research on Coffea Excelsa rootstock hardiness on Diploid and Tetraploid species of coffee
Study of cupping quality of different excelsa varieties
Research into natural hybrids between Arabica and Excelsa
Native Coffea species, and commercial viability of them
Evaluation of other alternate Coffee Species, including Coffeea Stenophylla and Racemosa

SICC Labs is working on Coffea species that are resistant to climate change and can be grown with minimal intervention. This research is essential for ensuring the future of coffee production.

About the SICC Labs projects:

Research into Coffea Excelsa: Coffea Excelsa is a rare and exotic variety of coffee that is known for its fruity and floral flavors. It is also a low-intervention variety, meaning that it can be grown with minimal inputs. We are conducting research on Coffea Excelsa to improve its cup quality and hardiness.
Research on Coffea Excelsa rootstock hardiness: Rootstock is the part of the plant that connects the tree to the ground. It is important for coffee trees to have hardy rootstock, as this can help them to withstand stresses such as drought and disease. We are conducting research on Coffea Excelsa rootstock hardiness to develop varieties that are more resistant to these stresses and its compatibility with Diploid and Tetraploid coffee species.
R&D in cupping quality of different excelsas: We are conducting research on the cupping quality of different Coffea Excelsa varieties. This research is important for identifying the varieties that have the best flavor potential.
Native Coffea species, and commercial viability of them: In addition to Coffea Excelsa, SICC Labs is also researching other native Coffea species. These species are well-adapted to the Indian climate and can be grown with minimal