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Q Grader Programme

Tags: #coffee/education #coffee/quality-control Aliases: Q Grader certification programme, Q programme CQI Related: Q Grader Certification | CQI Mission and History | Specialty Coffee MoC Status: 🌱 Stub


Overview

The Q Grader Programme is the Coffee Quality Institute's (CQI) flagship professional certification system for coffee quality evaluation. It encompasses Q Arabica (evaluating Coffea arabica), Q Robusta (Coffea canephora), and Q Processing designations, each requiring a rigorous multi-day examination — the full description of examination structure, recalibration requirements, and industry significance is covered in Q Grader Certification.

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