Robusta for Arabica lovers (level 100)

Course Overview

Expand your knowledge with a new CQI class - Robusta for Arabica lovers.

In the following class attendees will explore potential opportunities for Robusta. Covering topics; from its history, genetics, cup quality, market, statistics and its potential as a specialty coffee. Learners get to compare different types of  Robusta cup quality, expanding knowledge of its role in the new market, farming and processing practices for producing better cup quality.

An educational and knowledgeable class for those interested in the present and future of Robusta.

Class curriculum

  • History of Robusta,

  • Robusta taxonomy and genetics

  • Farming, processing, chemistry

  • Processing methods

  • CQI Robusta standards

  • The present and future of Robusta

  • Quality

  • Defects

  • Tasting and evaluation of Robusta

Course Details

Duration:
4 hours

Language:
English

Skills:
None; although we strongly advise one to have basic coffee knowledge.

Tutor:
Deandra Gauci

  • Licensed AST (Authorised Trainer) - SCA

  • Q Arabica Grader
 - CQI

  • Q Processor - Generalist
 - CQI

  • Post Harvest Processing Assistant Instructor CQI

  • Post Harvest Processing Lecturer - CQI

  • Excellence in Coffee Science - ZHAW University of Applied science Zurich

Price:
€250 exc. VAT - coaching, course, CQI material & handbooks.

Location:
COFFEE & strangers premises

Parking:
Available

FAQs

  • Coffee people who are interested in exploring the potential of fine Robusta.

  • Certificate of attendance by COFFEE&strangers.

  • No, everyone is welcome, independent of the experience you have.

  • At Coffee & strangers premises.

Meet your trainer

Meet your local trainer Deandra Gauci, a leading coffee professional based in Malta with comprehensive expertise across all levels and fields within the coffee industry. Being that basic or skill based knowledge to a scientific level within the coffee field.

Certified by the Speciality Coffee Association and Coffee Quality Institute, Deandra holds licenses as an AST, QArabicaGrader, Qprocessing generalist, Post Harvest Lecturer, Post Harvest Assistant Instructor, Latte Art Grading specialist and Excellence in Coffee Science ZHAW University Zurich

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