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Introduction of coffee quality appraiser Q-Grader | what is the use of testing Q-Grader?

Published: 2025-08-21 Author: World Gafei
Last Updated: 2025/08/21, Professional coffee knowledge exchange more coffee bean information please follow the coffee workshop (Wechat official account cafe_style) when it comes to the textual research of the coffee industry, we have to mention sca and Q! Q is in fact the abbreviation of Q-Grader, which is the international coffee quality appraiser certification jointly launched by SCAA (American Fine Coffee Association) and CQI (International Coffee quality Accreditation Association).

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When it comes to the textual research of the coffee industry, we have to mention sca and Q!

Q in fact, the abbreviation of Q-Grader, this is the international coffee quality appraiser certification jointly launched by SCAA (American Fine Coffee Association) and CQI (International Coffee quality Accreditation Society) to examine the comprehensive and in-depth quality identification ability of coffee.

Q grade is an internationally recognized and commonly used coffee tasting standard. This standard (common language) is used to evaluate coffee quality from farmers, coffee traders, coffee education and training, baristas to coffee drinkers. Through professional sensory and cup testing training, students can have the ability to taste the quality and flavor of coffee.

The goal of this course and exam is to create professional coffee tasters who can accurately assess the quality and grade of coffee in a scientific way.

Passed the certification, namely "coffee quality appraiser"

Q grade is an internationally recognized and commonly used coffee tasting standard. This standard (common language) is used to evaluate coffee quality from farmers, coffee traders, coffee education and training, baristas to coffee drinkers. Through professional sensory and cup testing training, students can have the ability to taste the quality and flavor of coffee.

The goal of this course and exam is to create a professional coffee tasting expert who can accurately evaluate the quality and grade of coffee in a scientific way.

Why Q correction?

Each QGrader student has a period of 36 months after obtaining the international coffee appraiser certification. Within 6 months before and after the expiration of the certificate, the certificate should be corrected in time to extend the validity period of the certificate.

Q correction process?

Q-correction carries on the tricycle cup test, in which two rounds are passed for the correction test. Correct it for a whole day.

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