ARABICA Q Grader Course & Exam - CQI - (6 Day)

  This is an intensive 6 day training course & exam where students will learn the cupping & grading protocols required of a certified Arabica Coffee Q Grader. Day 1 -3: includes an intro to coffee & instruction. Students will learn cupping, triangulation, green & roasted coffee grading, matching pairs, olfactory & general specialty coffee education. Day 4 - 6: involves testing & examinations. Learning objectives are to be able to evaluate a coffee based on its origin, distinguish differences between coffees, & to speak the common language of coffee quality, commonly referred to as the "Q". Class size: Maximum 24; Minimum 6 Instructor: Mané Alves PLEASE NOTE: You must also register on the CQI website:  https://database.coffeeinstitute.org/course/7155; If you fail 1 or more test, you don't need to retake the entire course. You can retake only those tests failed - up to 2 retakes. Cost for all retakes for returning students: $450.  Retakes are given at the