What is a Q Grader?
Certified Q Graders are professionals skilled in sensory evaluation of green coffee, and are employed throughout the industry. The Q Program is a tool of the trade, bringing specialised skills to coffee professionals around the world. By setting global expectations, CQI helps both buyers and sellers benefit through a shared understanding of quality coffee.
Instructor:
This course will be spearheaded by Mr Shaun Ong. Shaun is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the coffee industry. He has experience across the whole coffee value chain, starting his career as a barista and now working with producers in South East Asia to improve coffee quality. He has extensive experience in SE Asian green coffees and has judged in numerous green coffee competitions with great interest in South East Asian Fine Robustas. Shaun is also an SCA AST, a SCA CVA Ambassador and a CQI Q Arabica Instructor. Learn more about Shaun here.
Course Venue:
PUSAT LATIHAN EMERY SCHOOL OF COFFEE
33, JALAN PUTRA MAHKOTA 7/6B,
PUTRA POINT BUSINESS CENTRE
47650 SUBANG JAYA, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
Retakes:
- African Cupping
- Honeyed/Natural Cupping
- Matching Pairs
- Olfactory Group
Fees:
USD $500 or RM 2233
Spot Rate @ 25 Aug 2024: 1 USD = RM4.4660