FABB - Q Grader Course

Q Grader Course

Class Description

TrainerMiran Oh

The Q Grader course empowers experienced coffee professionals to deepen their theoretical understanding of Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) and master its practical application. Using research-based industry standard tools and techniques, participants analyze the essence of coffee through multi-perspective evaluations-including physical, technical, sensory, and extrinsic attributes.

Through dynamic discussions and intensive hands-on practice, this course delivers comprehensive skills that are immediately applicable in the field. Candidates who successfully pass all assessments become Licensed Q Graders, a prestigious credential that validates their exceptional expertise in coffee evaluation.

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to

  1. Explain key theoretical concepts of Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) and advise on implementing professional evaluation environments.
  2. Perform physical, technical, sensory, and extrinsic assessments to comprehensively identify and document coffee characteristics.
  3. Evaluate the value of coffee from diverse perspectives by applying high levels of self-awareness and knowledge of market preferences

The 9 Components of the Q Grader Exam

The certification process consists of rigorous assessments designed to test every facet of a coffee professional’s skill set:

  • Written Exam: Comprehensive theoretical testing.
  • Cupping Skills: Mastery of standard cupping protocols.
  • Roasting Problems: Identifying roast defects and inconsistencies.
  • Physical Assessment: Evaluating green coffee quality and grading.
  • Descriptive Assessment: Objective sensory profiling of flavor.
  • Affective Assessment: Evaluating impression of quality and preference.
  • Olfactory Category Examples: Identifying aromas using the Le Nez du Café kit.
  • Triangulation: Sensory discrimination to identify the “odd cup” in a set.
  • Main Taste Solutions: Identifying and matching basic taste intensities.

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