Coffee Certification & Standards

Coffee Certification & Standards

HB Best Batch Roasting Championship: My 4th Place Journey

Participating in the HB Best Batch Roasting Championship was an incredible milestone in my career. While I have spent years perfecting my craft, standing alongside 30 elite professionals was a truly humbling experience. This was my first-ever competitive event, and consequently, securing 4th place feels like a significant victory. Why the HB Best Batch Roasting […]

Coffee Certification & Standards

National UAE Roasting Championship: A Judge’s View

The Prestige of the Competition This week, I had the incredible honor of serving as a sensory judge at the National UAE Roasting Championship, held at the prestigious World of Coffee Dubai. As someone deeply passionate about the specialty coffee industry, this experience was both humbling and exciting. Judging the National UAE Roasting Championship The […]

Coffee Certification & Standards

CVA vs Q SCA: Understanding the Difference in Coffee Grading

A common question for coffee professionals is understanding the CVA vs Q SCA certification. However, these two systems are not interchangeable; rather, they serve fundamentally different purposes. The Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) focuses on holistic value, while the Q Grader (Q SCA) certification is the gold standard for sensory analysis. Understanding the CVA vs Q […]