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! ???
关于我们
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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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:
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Coffee quality evaluators, both by nature and training, are drawn to differentiate coffees. CQI education guides cuppers not only to identify specific attributes but also to assess their intensity. The ability to compare attribute intensities among coffee samples is a critical skill for any cupper making business decisions, whether in selling or buying. In the Q Course, learners develop this skill through training on basic tastes as well as in coffee itself. Join our QE instructor, Jorge Luis Martínez, to learn more about why attribute intensity matters! ???
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We had a fantastic time at AFCA last week! ????? A huge thanks to everyone who joined our workshop and panel, stopped by to say hello and sparked good conversations. Connecting with our community is always the best part! African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) Emma Sage T.J. Ryan