Certified Q Arabica Graders must calibrate with each other every three years in order to test their abilities to accurately evaluate coffee quality based on their gained experience, knowledge, and standards/protocols learned in Q training. It is mandatory for all Q Graders to participate in calibration if they wish to remain active as a Q Grader in good standing. The calibration consists of three cupping flights, (or tables- 6 samples each) of coffees with distinct attributes. The sessions include one of Washed Milds, one of Naturals and one of either Africa or Asia. All Q Graders must be in calibration and pass two of the three flights in order to renew their certifications and continue as Certified Q Graders. Upon passing, the Q Grader certification will remain valid for another 36 months, starting from the day of the calibration course.

Join us for CQI Q Arabica Calibration with the new Flavoractiv flavor standard Calibration.

Join us for CQI Q Arabica Calibration with the new Flavoractiv flavor standard Calibration.

Stay in Calibration with this one-day course in Charleston, SC.

Stay in Calibration for your Q Arabica Grader License with this one-day course at Bluekoff Education Center in Bangkok, Thailand.

Join us at the Lab at Royal New York to remain a Q Grader

Stay in Calibration for your Q Arabica Grader License with this one-day course at Bluekoff Education Center in Bangkok, Thailand.

Stay in Calibration with this one-day course in Charleston, SC.