ABOUT THE EVENT
Q Arabica Grader was the first component of the Q system, launched by CQI over 20 years ago. The concept was simple: train everyone in the supply chain to speak a common language of quality. In this way, aiming to elevate quality coffee worldwide and ultimately rewarding producers for higher quality while opening market opportunities.
This course consists of two corresponding parts over six days. In the first part, over 3 days, learners review assumed knowledge and theoretical principles, including practice of all activities. The second part is a 3-day series of exams regarding the material presented. The course includes 20 exams over 9 Modules to test the learners’ job-relevant skills including cupping protocols, olfactory and gustatory senses, green coffee defect identification, roast sample level identification and matching pairs of coffee acids. Testing also includes recognising and recalling CQI Flavor Standards in aqueous solutions.
Practicing coffee tasters and quality assurance/control professionals looking to gain familiarity with international standards and be recognised with a professional certificate.
Book your spot:
To enroll in the course, log into your CQI account and refer to Course ID #7362.
JOHAN KWE
COFFEE EDUCATOR AND POST-HARVEST PROCESSING SPECIALIST
Instructor Profile
JOHAN KWE
COFFEE EDUCATOR AND POST-HARVEST PROCESSING SPECIALISTA seasoned coffee professional with over a decade of experience in the specialty coffee industry.
Created the "Farmer Direct" project, a program connecting Sumatran coffee producers with international buyers to promote sustainable, ethical sourcing, and fair-trade practices.
Appointed to be the official distributor for Lalcafe™ yeasts for Indonesia, and successfully marketed to most South East Asia coffee producing countries.
Instructed coffee quality evaluation and post-harvest processing courses in numerous countries, including Brazil, Thailand, Russia, Laos, China, Philippines, Indonesia, and more.
Contributed to Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) publication “The Value of Specialty Coffee Cuppers”. Collaborated with Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) to pilot multiple new post-harvest processing course designs.
EXPERIENCE
- FOUNDER • SIMALEM COFFEE ACADEMY • 2023 - PRESENT
The first official CQI Q Processing Venue in Indonesia, offering quality, accessible coffee education, focusing on coffee Quality Evaluation and Post- Harvest Processing.
- DIRECTOR • SIMALEM SPECIALTY COFFEE • 2019 - PRESENT
Manage mill operations and production with a focus on quality improvement and portfolio diversification. Spearheaded the launch of key export programs, exporting over 10 tons of specialty coffee in the first year alone. - OWNER • 3 BEANS COFFEE ROASTERS • 2015 - PRESENT
Micro roastery which offer personalized roasting and blending services to caters small to medium-sized businesses and coffee enthusiasts.
EDUCATION
- BACHELOR OF ARTS • 2001 • THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2024 CQI Instructor of the Year
- CQI Q Processing Arabica & Robusta Instructor
- CQI / Texas A&M Q Processing Expert
- CQI Q Arabica Instructor
- CQI Q Robusta Grader
- Certified International Coffee Judge