Q Robusta Grader
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This is an in-depth comprehensive course on cupping skills and scoring according to the principles a certified Q Robusta Grader needs to have. These skills are combined with a comprehensive assessment of each individual's ability to recognize consistency in a cup of coffee along with evaluating green Robusta coffee beans. A Q Robusta Grader is a professionally trained individual who also has the ability to calibrate when tasting coffee using SCA's standards and cupping principles.
Upon completing this course, students will be able to objectively evaluate Robusta coffee based on the quality of flavor and provide feedback on nuances, faults, and flavors. In addition, students will gain a thorough understanding of how to cup Robusta coffee, assess standards and principles, including the SCA standard cupping forms.
Class content
This course consists of two corresponding parts over six days. In the first part, over 3 days, learners review assumed knowledge and theoretical principles, including the practice of all activities.
The second part is a 3-day series of exams regarding the material presented. The course includes 20 exams over 9 Modules to test the learners’ job-relevant skills including cupping protocols, olfactory and gustatory senses, green and roasted grading, organic acid identification, triangulation skills, roast sample level identification, coffee processing evaluation, and general coffee value chain knowledge.
Testing also includes recognizing and recalling CQI Flavor Standards in aqueous solutions. Those successfully completing this course will be able to objectively evaluate Robusta coffees based on cup quality and origin and provide feedback on cup nuances, defects and flavours. Participants who pass all exams earn a Q Robusta Grader certificate.
CQI’s Q Robusta Grader certificate is valid for 03 years.
Exam Structure: 20 exams
● Sensory Skills 2 tests
● Cupping Skills 4 tests
● Olfactory Skills 4 tests
● Triangulation Skills 4 tests
● Organic Acids Matching Pairs 1 test
● Arabica Green Coffee Grading 1 test
● Arabica Roasted Coffee Grading 1 test
● Roasted Sample Identification 1 test
● General Coffee Knowledge 1 test
● FlavorActiV 1 test
The minimum class size is 6 students.
If the class has fewer than 6 students, it will no longer take place.
Q Robusta Class- Instructor Sam Choi
1. INSTRUCTOR
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Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Introduction to Coffee
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Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Green Coffee
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Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Roasting
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Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Sensory
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Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Brewing
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Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Barista
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United Coffee Education Institute (UCEI) Instructor
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Q Instructor certified by Coffee Quality Institute (CQI)
2. CERTIFICATION
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Q Arabica Grader, Coffee Quality Institute
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Q Robusta Grader, Coffee Quality Institute
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SCA CVA for Cuppers
3. JUDGE
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World Coffee Roasting Championship Certified Judge
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World Brewers Cup Certified Judge
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WCE National Barista Championship Judge
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WCE National Latte Art Judge
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Super Barista Championship Judge
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Vietnam Amazing Cup Judge
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Competition Adviser of Philippine Coffee Roasting Competition 2023
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Head Judge of Philippine
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Coffee Roasting Competition 2024
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Judge of World Espresso Championship, Athens, Greece 2023
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Judge of World Espresso Championship, Busan, Korea 2024
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Judge of Hainan Robusta Green Coffee Competition, China 2024
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Judge of Vietnamese Barista Crew Championship 2024
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Founder of Southeast Asia Green Coffee Competition
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Founder of Asia Roasting Championship
4. COACH
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Barista Competition Coach
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Roasting Competition Coach
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Latte Art Competition Coach
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Brewing Competition Coach
5. CONSULTATION
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Post-Harvest Management
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Green Coffee Sourcing & Origin Visits
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Roastery Setup & Roast Profile Development
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Cafe Setup & Operations
Tuition fee
The tuition fee excluding VAT is 2330 USD.
Location
HQJ Coffee School - 738 Su Van Hanh, Ward 12, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam