Do you know the difference between an off-flavor and a defect in coffee? ?? Not every unusual taste in coffee is considered a defect! CQI Q Arabica Instructor Traci Armstrong explains how to recognize off-flavors, why they matter, and what CQI teaches learners about them.
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Since 1996, Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) has worked to improve the quality of coffee and the lives of people who produce it. Quality is one of the most important variables that influence a coffee’s value. However, many producers do not have access to the tools and support they need to understand the quality of their coffee, improve that quality, access markets that reward that quality, ultimately enabling them to make more informed business choices. That’s where we come in.
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https://www.coffeeinstitute.org
Coffee Quality Institute的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非营利组织管理
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- 11-50 人
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1996
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Coffee Quality Institute员工
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The coffee industry needs a coordinated, long-term approach to development—now more than ever. In his latest blog, CQI's CEO Michael Sheridan revisits the idea of World Coffee Development, an industry-backed initiative to set priorities, provide seed funding, and coordinate investments where coffee is grown. With the loss of key development funding, is it time for the sector to take the lead? Read more: https://lnkd.in/eiCRT5ks
The best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago. The second best time is right now. I have always loved the power of that proverb. I have not loved the way it seems to keep being relevant to my work in coffee. During the coffee leaf rust outbreak in Central America during the 2012/13 crop year, I found myself drawing on this wisdom in conversations with growers whose governments had never built the kinds of institutions they needed to mount a comprehensive response to the crisis. It felt simultaneously too late and urgent. I find myself drawn to the proverb again today. The closure of USAID has withdrawn an important source of funding for the coffee sector. On the one hand, it feels too late for industry to invest in its own platform to coordinate and provide seed funding for the pre-competitive investments coffee communities need to thrive. On the other hand, it feels like it is the perfect time for us to roll up our sleeves and start building it together. More at the CQI blog here: https://lnkd.in/gqi5GjZR
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Join our CQI Annual Luncheon! We want?YOU?at our biggest gathering of the year! Whether you’re an industry leader, a coffee enthusiast, or just love being part of the CQI community, this is your chance to connect, celebrate, and enjoy a great lunch together. Did you know it’s only $75 to attend? ? ?? Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 ? Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm ?? Where: George R. Brown Convention Center | Grand Ballroom ? ??Important: This is the only way to purchase tickets. They are no longer available through EXPO registrations. Get your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/eg4sj9Nr
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In coffee evaluation, consistency is key! Being able to detect non-uniform cups ensures accurate scoring, maintains quality standards, and helps identify inconsistencies. Watch CQI QE Instructor Polina Vladimirova demonstrate this skill in action! ???
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It’s not aid OR trade. It’s aid PLUS trade. Michael Sheridan, CQI’s CEO, shares an important lesson from his years in coffee development: trade can deliver long-term financial value, but often it’s built on the foundation of aid investments. Read his latest blog to learn how this plays out in coffee communities.?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/e3f7-u87
Forget the tired slogan "trade not aid." It is not aid OR trade. The formula for lasting impact is aid PLUS trade. The benefits delivered by trade are often the returns on investments made by aid – investments that the trade did not make because they carried too much risk, offered not enough reward, or both. As we move into a new era in overseas development assistance, let's celebrate the impact of development-oriented trade, but let's not forget the catalytic impacts of well-placed aid. More on the CQI blog about how I learned this lesson in the field in southern Colombia: https://lnkd.in/gRDKMbp7
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Coffee professionals are trained to recognize differences in flavor, but understanding how post-harvest processing methods influence a coffee’s sensory profile is just as important. CQI education helps learners to distinguish how washed, honey, and natural processes shape sensory profiles—allowing producers and buyers to make informed decisions. ? In the Q Processing Course, participants gain hands-on experience with this skill. Q Processing Instructor Roberto Soto, from Guatemala, shares insights on how process differentiation enhances coffee quality, marketability, and innovation!?
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Are you interested in taking a CQI course? Here’s how to sign up!????? 1?? Visit the CQI Database: https://lnkd.in/gnQx4DjU to explore all upcoming courses. 2?? Log in or create an account: If you don’t have one, click on ‘Create an Account’, follow the instructions, and sign in. 3?? Browse courses: Select ‘Upcoming Courses’ to explore available classes, including instructor details and locations. 4?? Click on the course ID # to see full course details. 5?? Enroll and Confirm: Once you find the right course, select it, then click ‘Enroll’ or ‘Retake Test’ and follow the instructions. The Instructor will confirm your enrollment. ?? Questions? Contact the instructor directly! See you in class! ????
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CQI Annual Luncheon: tickets are now available! ??? Join us on April 26, 2025, in Houston during the SCA Expo for a special gathering celebrating CQI's lasting global impact through mission-driven engagement. ? Why Attend??The CQI community is diverse and foundational to our industry. Once a year, we have a chance to gather to share information, meet old friends and even make new ones. Every year is a fresh opportunity to recalibrate together. ?? Individual Tickets:?Individual ticket holders will be seated together in the CQI Community Zone. ?? Group Tickets:?Explore sponsorship options for a reserved table. ? All proceeds support the Global Coffee Fund, providing scholarships and fellowships to expand access to CQI Education. ? ??? Get your tickets:?https://lnkd.in/eHRHZ4aQ
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Michael Sheridan, CQI’s CEO, reflects on the current coffee market rally in his latest blog post. Drawing from his experiences in both international development and the coffee industry, he shares insights on the evolving price crises that shape the sector. From historical lows to today’s unprecedented highs, he offers a unique perspective on the market dynamics and their implications for producers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ezYHdpYC
With the market up sharply today, some final reflections for now on the current rally, including efforts to name it, score it, chart it, and put it in some historical perspective. On the CQI blog here: