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SCA Q-Grader AusbildungSCA Q Grader Course The Q Grader course is the globally recognized training program for professional sensory coffee evaluation and is now fully administered by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). The program establishes a shared international language for coffee quality and trains professionals to evaluate coffee objectively and consistently. At the Johann Jacobs Haus Academy, the course combines focused preparation sessions with the official SCA

SCA Q-Grader Course

The Q-Grader course is the globally recognized training program for professional sensory coffee evaluation and is now fully administered by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). The program establishes a shared international language for coffee quality and trains professionals to evaluate coffee objectively and consistently.

At the Johann Jacobs Haus Academy, the course combines focused preparation sessions with the official SCA examinations. It is designed for coffee professionals who want to elevate their sensory skills to an internationally recognized standard.

What to expect

The SCA Q-Grader course includes intensive sensory training and a structured examination phase. You will work with the official SCA Cupping Protocol and train your ability to evaluate aroma, flavor, acidity, sweetness, mouthfeel and defects. Calibration and consistency are central elements of the program.

Multiple sensory and theoretical exams assess your accuracy, repeatability and understanding of coffee quality under standardized conditions.

Preparing for the Q-Grader course

Proper preparation is essential for success. The SCA strongly recommends prior sensory training, regular cupping practice and familiarity with the official evaluation standards.

Detailed preparation guidelines are available directly from the SCA:
How to Prepare for the Q-Grader Course (SCA)

Who is the course for?

The Q-Grader course is aimed at professionals working in green coffee sourcing and trading, roasting, quality control, product development and education, as well as experienced baristas and coffee professionals seeking SCA-certified sensory skills.

Key topics & examination areas (excerpt)

  • SCA Cupping Protocol & scoring system
  • Sensory foundations: acidity, sweetness, bitterness, mouthfeel
  • Aroma training and sensory calibration
  • Triangulation (difference testing)
  • Matching and intensity tests
  • Defect identification
  • Green coffee, processing and quality fundamentals

Why train at Johann Jacobs Haus?

The Johann Jacobs Haus Academy brings together education, roasting expertise and coffee culture in a professional learning environment. Training takes place in small groups, using high-quality equipment and a curated selection of specialty coffees, ensuring focused learning and meaningful professional exchange.

Duration & structure

The course runs over several days and includes preparation sessions as well as all official SCA examinations. Re-sits are possible within the framework defined by the SCA.


SCA Q-Grader Ausbildung

Der Q-Grader Kurs ist die international anerkannte Ausbildung für professionelle sensorische Kaffeebewertung und wird heute vollständig von der Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) durchgeführt. Ziel des Programms ist es, eine weltweit einheitliche Sprache für Kaffeequalität zu schaffen und Fachleute darin auszubilden, Kaffee objektiv, konsistent und reproduzierbar zu bewerten.

In der Johann Jacobs Haus Akademie bereiten wir dich strukturiert und praxisnah auf diese anspruchsvolle Ausbildung vor. Der Kurs verbindet intensive Trainingsphasen mit den offiziellen SCA-Prüfungen und richtet sich an alle, die ihre sensorischen Fähigkeiten auf internationales Profi-Niveau bringen möchten.

Was dich im Kurs erwartet

Der SCA Q-Grader Kurs kombiniert gezielte sensorische Vorbereitung mit einer klar definierten Prüfungsstruktur. Du arbeitest nach dem neuen Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) und trainierst deine Wahrnehmung von Aroma, Geschmack, Säure, Süße,
Mundgefühl und Defekten. Ein zentraler Bestandteil ist die Kalibrierung – also die Fähigkeit, Kaffees im Einklang mit internationalen Standards zu bewerten.

Insgesamt absolvierst du mehrere sensorische und theoretische Prüfungen, die deine Konsistenz, Genauigkeit und dein Verständnis von Kaffeequalität überprüfen. Die Ausbildung erfordert Konzentration, sensorische Belastbarkeit und eine gute Vorbereitung.

Vorbereitung auf den Q-Grader Kurs

Eine gezielte Vorbereitung ist entscheidend für den Erfolg im Q-Grader Kurs. Die SCA empfiehlt, sich bereits im Vorfeld intensiv mit sensorischem Training, Cupping-Praxis und den offiziellen Bewertungsstandards auseinanderzusetzen.

Detaillierte Hinweise zur optimalen Vorbereitung stellt die SCA hier zur Verfügung:
How to Prepare for the Q-Grader Course (SCA)

Für wen ist der Kurs geeignet?

Die Q-Grader Ausbildung richtet sich an Kaffeeprofis aus den Bereichen Rohkaffeehandel, Einkauf, Rösterei, Qualitätsmanagement, Produktentwicklung, Schulung sowie an erfahrene Baristi und Coffee Professionals, die ihre sensorische Kompetenz nach internationalen SCA-Standards zertifizieren lassen möchten.

Inhalte & Prüfungsbereiche (Auszug)

  • SCA Cupping Protocol & Bewertungssystem
  • Sensorische Grundlagen: Säure, Süße, Bitterkeit, Mundgefühl
  • Aromatraining & sensorische Kalibrierung
  • Triangulation (Unterschiede erkennen)
  • Matching- und Intensitätstests
  • Identifikation von Defekten
  • Grundlagen zu Rohkaffee, Aufbereitung und Qualität

Warum im Johann Jacobs Haus?

Die Johann Jacobs Haus Akademie vereint Rösterei, Ausbildung und Kaffeekompetenz unter einem Dach. Du lernst in kleinen Gruppen, mit hochwertigem Equipment und einer sorgfältig kuratierten Auswahl an Specialty Coffees. Unser Fokus liegt auf konzentriertem Lernen, klaren Standards und einem professionellen Austausch auf Augenhöhe.

Dauer & Ablauf

Der Kurs erstreckt sich über mehrere Tage und umfasst sowohl vorbereitende Trainingseinheiten als auch alle offiziellen Prüfungen gemäß den aktuellen SCA-Richtlinien. Nicht bestandene Prüfungen können im Rahmen der von der SCA definierten Regeln wiederholt werden.

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