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2-Day professional update for coffee cuppers
sca CVA for cuppers in california
Are you ready to revolutionize your coffee evaluation practice and gain a competitive edge in the specialty coffee market? The Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) for Cuppers Course is your exclusive opportunity to be among the first professionals to master the Specialty Coffee Association's groundbreaking new evaluation system.
Critical Update for All Q Graders: SCA's New Industry Standard
Breaking Industry News: The Specialty Coffee Association has officially integrated the Q Grading program into its professional development framework, with the Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) methodology becoming the new standard for all Q evaluations. This landmark transition represents the most significant advancement in coffee quality assessment in over a decade.
Current Q Graders: To maintain your professional standing, you must become certified in the CVA system by the end of 2025. This course offers the fastest path to achieving "Evolved Q Grader" status—the new gold standard in coffee quality evaluation. Don't risk having your credentials become outdated in this rapidly changing industry landscape.
What You'll Master in This Immersive 2-Day Experience:
- Implement the complete CVA toolkit immediately in your professional practice
- Calibrate your sensory evaluation skills using the official SCA sensory references
- Apply precise 15-point intensity scales for consistent, repeatable evaluations
- Utilize sophisticated CATA (Check-All-That-Apply) methodology to capture complex flavor profiles
- Integrate hedonic scaling techniques to better predict consumer preferences
- Balance descriptive, affective, and extrinsic evaluation tools for comprehensive coffee assessment
Hands-On Learning Guaranteed:
This isn't just another lecture course. You'll participate in multiple cupping sessions, practical demonstrations, collaborative discussions, and real-world applications. Leave with not just knowledge, but practiced skills you can implement immediately.
Who Should Attend:
- Current Q Graders needing to transition to the new "Evolved Q Grader" certification by 2025
- Coffee quality professionals seeking to align with the new industry standard
- Quality control specialists aiming to enhance consistency and precision
- Coffee buyers looking to make more informed purchasing decisions
- Roasters wanting to better articulate coffee value to customers
- Coffee educators ready to teach cutting-edge evaluation methods
Limited Enrollment Ensures Personalized Attention
Our small class sizes guarantee you'll receive individualized feedback and have ample opportunity to calibrate your evaluations with expert instructors.
Knowledge That Sets You Apart
Successful completion awards you the official SCA CVA for Cuppers certification, positioning you to achieve the mandatory "Evolved Q Grader" status by the 2025 deadline. Stay ahead of the curve and demonstrate your commitment to professional excellence with the most advanced evaluation techniques now required in the industry.
Don't miss this opportunity to position yourself at the forefront of coffee evaluation expertise.
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FAQ
The Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) for Cuppers Course is an intensive two-day professional development program designed for coffee cuppers and Q Graders. This specialized training provides comprehensive instruction on the SCA’s revolutionary new coffee evaluation methodology that is replacing the traditional Q grading system. Upon completion, participants will be fully prepared to implement the CVA system in their professional practice and progress toward their mandatory Evolved Q Grader certification.
The CVA system represents the most significant advancement in coffee quality assessment in over a decade. As the SCA has officially integrated the Q Grading program into its professional framework, the CVA methodology is now becoming the industry standard for all professional coffee evaluations. Any coffee professional working with quality assessment must transition to this system by the end of 2025 to maintain their professional credentials and relevance in the specialty coffee industry.
Unlike traditional cupping approaches that rely heavily on subjective scoring, the CVA system provides a more comprehensive and objective framework through:
- Precise 15-point intensity scales for consistent evaluation
- Standardized CATA (Check-All-That-Apply) methodology for detailed flavor profiling
- Integrated hedonic scaling to better predict consumer preferences
- Combined assessment of descriptive, affective, and extrinsic quality factors These improvements result in more accurate, repeatable evaluations that better correlate with actual coffee value in the marketplace.
The “Evolved Q Grader” is the new professional designation for coffee quality evaluators under the SCA’s integrated Q program. This status represents proficiency in the advanced CVA methodology and will be required for all professional coffee evaluators by the end of 2025. The CVA for Cuppers Course is the official training pathway to achieve this status, providing all the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the new certification requirements.
Yes, the SCA CVA certification is recognized worldwide throughout the specialty coffee industry. As the SCA has now integrated the Q Grading program, this certification represents the new global standard for professional coffee evaluation. International coffee professionals should prioritize this transition to maintain their standing in the global coffee community.
We are located in 619 Lindaro str, San Rafael, Marin County, just 30 minutes from San Francisco.
No, meals are not provided. Participants should plan for their own meals, except for Day 5, when we will celebrate with pizza and drinks during the networking session.
