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II. "Q" Grader's Exam

Become an elite coffee Q Grader. Participants are expected to arrive with full coffee knowledge to take an intese, 3 day, exam.  The exam tests on 20 different coffee related subjects, such as green grading, roast identification, coffee cupping, sensory skills and sensory triangulation.

If successful you will become a CQI (Coffee Quality Institute) Certified Q Grader with the ability to certify Q coffees worldwide.

Who should attend?
Industry professionals, quality control experts, cuppers , brokers, exporters, coffee company professionals, and people from coffee producing countries.

Pre-requisite
Participants in the Q Grader Course must have attended the SCAA Cupping Course or have equivalent experience.

Location:

Coffee Lab International School of Coffee
            Waterbury, Vermont (USA)

Cost: $750 per student
Re-Test Fee: $50 per exam

Note: Courses are taught in English. Spanish and Portuguese courses are available based on full class participation.