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From Q Grader to CVA A Deep Dive into the SCA and CQI's Landmark MergerCoffee Daily News

From Q Grader to CVA: A Deep Dive into the SCA and CQI’s Landmark Merger
A seismic shift is underway in the world of specialty coffee. The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is taking the reins of the iconic Q Grader program from the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI). We decode the new Coffee Value Assessment (CVA), analyze the industry's deep concerns, and explore what the future holds for thousands of certified professionals. On April 24, 2025, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) announced a historic agreement that sent shockwaves through the global …
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What is Fine Robusta? Facts Everyone Should Know
What is Fine Robusta? - Is a Robusta coffee graded to ” Fine ” by R Grader. R Grader is certified by CQI. The process of grading green and roasted coffee beans through cupping according to CQI & SCA standards. “Fine,” not simply as good or better. What is Fine Robusta? For Arabica coffee to be called “Specialty grade coffee”, a lot of coffee needs to be graded by Q grader through 1. assessing the quality of green coffee, and 2. through cupping according to SCA’s standards and rules. Coffee with 80 points or more is …