Arabica Q Grader Skills Workshop Quito Ecuador 09 & 10 Jul 2024

Q Arabica Grader Skill Building Workshop What are the skills that active Q Graders use in the workplace? Cupping Skills Use a cupping form to clearly communicate the attributes of coffee samples  Correctly record and detail uniformity issues, defects, taints & faults   Score attributes appropriately and consistently with the calibrated Q Grader community  Sensory Analysis Skills Olfactory & Gustatory Skills Recall, classify and match fragrances and aromas commonly found in Arabica and Robusta coffee  Identify and recall taste modalities and flavors  Identify common acids that influence a coffee’s acidity  Discrimination Skills Differentiate coffees by quality level  Differentiate coffees by roast level  Differentiate coffees by acidity  This 2-Day Workshop was designed to build and practice the skills that are tested in the Q Grader Training and Exam Course. These skills are an integral part of being able to professionally evaluate coffee quality consist