Take a deep dive into evaluating coffee through its sensory and physical attributes with this immersive 2-day training—a vital step in understanding and mastering coffee quality in today’s evolving landscape.
Led by Kris Wang, this course introduces participants to the SCA Coffee Value Assessment (CVA)—SCA’s new standard for evaluating coffee quality.
Join our SCA Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) + CQI Q Grader Combo Course with Kris Wang and Johan Kwe—designed to prepare you for the upcoming SCA “Evolved” Q Program.
This one-of-a-kind course integrates the scientific precision of CQI’s sensory and cupping protocols with the structured flavor language and scoring system of the SCA Coffee Value Assessment.
Welcome to Greenlot Coffee Academy — the next generation of professional coffee education.
Our academy is built for coffee professionals who want to lead the industry, not follow it. We deliver world-class training programs aligned with global standards from the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI), preparing students for the future of specialty coffee.
Whether you’re a roaster, trader, green buyer, cafe owner, or quality professional, our academy provides a clear pathway to becoming an industry-recognized expert.
The coffee industry is evolving — and so is professional certification.
The traditional Q Arabica Grader program is transitioning into the new Evolved Q Grader Program, built around modern sensory science, sustainability, and real-world coffee value assessment.
Greenlot Coffee Academy is designed to support this evolution by preparing professionals for the next generation of coffee excellence.
Our Evolved Q Grader Course is built around international best practices and includes:
Our programs are designed by coffee traders, Q graders, agronomists, and roasters with real-world experience.
Our academy prepares professionals for careers in:
We follow frameworks aligned with:
The coffee industry is moving beyond simple cupping scores. The future is about value, sustainability, transparency, and quality at scale.
The Evolved Q Grader Program reflects this future — and Greenlot Coffee Academy is where that future begins.
Whether you’re upgrading your career or building a coffee business, our academy gives you the tools, knowledge, and certification to succeed.
Your journey toward becoming an industry-leading coffee professional starts here.
Enroll in our Evolved Q Grader Program and become part of the next generation of coffee experts.