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Coffee Value Assessment for Cuppers – SCA Certificate Course Hosted by AST & CQI Instructor Zoey Thorson | Saturday & Sunday, December 6-7 9 am – 5 pm | 2-Day Course This immersive, hands-on course is designed for experienced cuppers ready to transition into the next era of coffee evaluation. The Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) for Cuppers introduces the SCA’s groundbreaking new system for assessing coffee quality and value—moving beyond traditional cupping scores to a more nuanced, data-driven approach. Over two full days, participants will learn to apply the complete CVA toolkit, including intensity scales, flavor mapping, and consumer preference evaluation, all while calibrating with SCA’s official sensory references. Students will perform guided cuppings and practical assessments using the CVA Descriptive and Affective Forms. Ideal for Q Graders, quality control professionals, and seasoned cuppers, this course offers a fresh, structured approach to evaluating and communicating coffee quality in a modern marketplace.

Barista Skills Intermediate – Certificate Course, SCA Coffee Skills Program (in-person learning) 📅 Hosted by AST, Zoey Thorson at Pacific Coffee Research on Monday, Dec…

About the Course  📅 Hosted by AST & CQI Instructor Zoey Thorson | Monday- Saturday December 15-20 9 am – 5 pm | 6-Day Course…