$ whoami --cert
> Q GRADER // licensed by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)
The Q Grader license is a Specialty Coffee Association credential for professionals working in cupping and sensory analysis. It confirms the ability to evaluate, describe and communicate coffee quality using standards shared across the industry, including the Coffee Value Assessment (CVA). It is valid for 3 years and renewed through continued professional development.
At Hacker's Coffee a licensed Q Grader is responsible for quality control: evaluating coffees when we choose them for our range and checking roast profiles by cupping, so the coffee tastes the way it should.
License description source: sca.coffee/education/q-grader