Using the SCAA-built standards and “Q” Program to calibrate the world's coffee professionals.
What is this Course About?
Perfect your coffee tasting and cupping skills. This is a five day learning course based on sensory aptitude, taste tests and aroma exercises that give you the language and context for grading and tasting specialty coffee. This extended course offers training for the 20+ exams that are administered during week. A passing score for the week certifies you as a SCAA Cupping Judge. This course is advised as preparation for the “Q” Grader exam.
At the end of each session an SCAA sanctioned
exam will be given. If successful you will become a Certified
SCAA Cupping Judge.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who would like to learn how to cup coffee should attend this course.
What Can I Do with this Certification?
Certification is required to participate on the SCAA Annual Conference “Coffee of the Year” Cupping Pavilion. Certification is also required to volunteer at the annual conference and teach any cupping seminars.
Pre Requisite:
Love of Coffee
COST: $1250 VT | $1650 CA
Re-Test Fee: $75 per test.
Mané Alves Mane Alves, founder and President
of Coffee Lab International, and world renowned coffee expert
will preside over all the courses with the addition of adjunct
instructors whenever appropriate.
