Q Grader pathway and calibration
The steps to become a Licensed Q Grader, the global standard for professional coffee tasters, and the role of ongoing calibration in maintaining certification.
Calibration ensures
Calibration for espresso vs filter
How to calibrate a grinder for espresso versus filter coffee, and why the grind requirements differ between methods.
Calibrating across a team
How to align sensory perception across a team of baristas, roasters, or cuppers so evaluations remain consistent and reliable.
Sensory calibration for espresso
How baristas and tasters align their sensory perception of espresso to ensure consistent evaluation and recipe adjustments.
Depulping equipment and settings
This topic covers the equipment and settings used in depulping coffee cherries, how the process works, and why calibration is essential for quality and efficiency in washed coffee processing.