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Q Arabica Calibration
October 3 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$600
About the Q Arabica Calibration
October 3rd, 2025 from 9AM – 5 PM
Certified Q Arabica Graders must calibrate with each other every three years in order to test their abilities to accurately evaluate coffee quality based on their gained experience, knowledge, and standards/protocols learned in Q training. It is mandatory for all Q Graders to participate in calibration if they wish to remain active as a Q Grader in good standing. The calibration consists of three cupping flights, (or tables- 6 samples each) of coffees with distinct attributes. The sessions include one of Washed Milds, one of Naturals, and one of either Africa or Asia. All Q Graders must be in calibration and pass two of the three flights in order to renew their certifications and continue as Certified Q Graders. Upon passing, the Q Grader certification will remain valid for another 36 months, starting from the day of the calibration course.
Covid Policy:
If you’re feeling unwell, please do not attend this event. We will be working closely together and may share cups at some points during the training.
Q Arabica Calibration Course Overview
For the calibration event, Q graders are asked to cup three tables of six coffees each and score them in line with their peers. A passing score on at least two out of three tables will result in the renewal of a Q certificate for three additional years.
Important – Once You Have Purchased:
Once you have purchased tickets, you must also register on the CQI Database.
After you register, please visit the Coffee Quality Institute website to register for the course! This will keep your Q Grader License current. Register here: https://database.coffeeinstitute.org/course/7539
Cancellation Policy
From time to time, we may need to reschedule or cancel our classes and events here at The Crown. If this is the case, we will provide as much notice as possible and will do our best to accommodate you. For our out-of-town guests, we strongly encourage you to use travel insurance and/or book flexible airline tickets & accommodation if your class or event is rescheduled or canceled.
Should you need to cancel your attendance for any reason, or in the event of unforeseen circumstances, please let us know immediately and we will do our best to work with you!