SCA Coffee Value Assessment (CVA)

The SCA Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) Course - Coffee Value Assessment, this expert-level course, provided by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), is meticulously designed for coffee industry professionals, including traders, buyers, and quality assurance managers. The course offers an in-depth look at the factors that determine the value of coffee in the professional market. This is the Sensory class, learning to evaluate coffee according to the CVA form. Participants will learn how to assess quality through sensory analysis, understand market trends, and apply pricing strategies based on comprehensive data and quality indicators.

Course Objectives

After completing the CVA Course for Cuppers, participants will be able to:

Identify and utilize the new CVA sensory guidelines.
Explain the function and foundation of the key sensory assessment tools used in CVA:
- 15-point intensity scale
- CATA lists
- Hedonic scale
Use the CVA Descriptive and Affective Forms to describe and evaluate coffee.
Explain and utilize the new CVA system, including the descriptive, affective, and extrinsic assessment tools.

Class Schedule

Class Content

The course duration is 16 hours (2 days of classes from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM).

The classes will take place from June 3rd to June 4th.

Overview of CVA: Analyzing the reasons for system innovations, typical projects, and their impacts on different points in the supply chain.

Getting Acquainted with CATA: Approaching and familiarizing with the CATA lists.

Descriptive Cupping Session: Detailed presentation of the system and a direct cupping practice session.

Understanding the Hedonic Scale: Decoding the Hedonic Scale and its application.

Affective Cupping: Describing the Affective Cupping process and a practical cupping session.

Introduction to the Extrinsic Assessment Form and Its Use: Overview of how to use the Extrinsic Assessment Form.

Cupping with Combined Forms: Grasping and practicing with the Combined Affective and Descriptive Forms.

SCA Coffee Value Assessment Cupping Form

Instructor

SCA CVA Course by Instructor Shaun Ong

Teaching Methods: The course employs a blend of lectures, hands-on workshops, and case studies, facilitated by industry experts and guest speakers. Students will participate in live coffee cupping sessions.