The Coffee Quality Institute® (CQI) is a nonprofit organization working internationally to improve coffee quality and the lives of the people who produce it. Our current programs include:
Q Coffee System – An internationally recognized grading system for quality coffee that provides third-party verification of cup quality. 

Q Grader Program– A rigorous testing and certification program, this is the first comprehensive professional accreditation for coffee graders and cuppers, recognizing the deepest talent at work in our industry.

Coffee Corps – A program that matches coffee experts, who volunteer their time, with growers seeking technical assistance.

Women in Coffee Leadership Program™ – Develops the diverse skills and talents of women in the industry, creating a network of leaders committed to quality and sustainability.





  • Q Grader Testing: Long Beach -- August 4 - 7
  • Q Grader Testing: Long Beach (PCCA Members Only) -- August 19 - 22
  • Q Grader Testing: Vermont -- July 14 - 18
  • Q Grader Testing: Vermont -- October 13 - 17

Please click here for more test information.