About the Evolved Q Course:
The Evolved Q Course is a six-day intensive course in which learners will learn and be evaluated on cupping and coffee assessment skills. Upon passing this course, learners will be certified Evolved Q Graders with SCA and will be better equipped to assess and evaluate coffee in a professional setting. This course is a deep dive into coffee quality and value assessment. The course utilizes the new CVA forms and also references and explains the practical differences between the cupping form and the CVA forms.
“The course includes 9 comprehensive exams (8 practical evaluations and 1 written assessment). During the course, learners are allowed two attempts to pass each exam. All practical and written assessments must be passed to complete the course and earn the first three-year license. Every three years, Q Graders are eligible to renew their license but will not need to take the full six-day course again to do so.” (SCA Education)
https://education.sca.coffee/q-grader#about-q-grader-course
About the Q Instructor:
Joshua Parvin has been in the Coffee industry since 2016. He co-founded Baba Java Coffee in 2018 and currently acts as the Director of International Operations for the company. Joshua helps source green coffee from all over the world and also heads the green distribution for the Middle East region of the company.
Joshua was CQI trained and certified before switching over his Q Certifications to SCA in October of 2025 to continue teaching with official industry certifications. He has been teaching coffee education courses since 2020. Joshua has a special passion for farmers being properly appreciated and compensated for the immense amount of work and passion they put into the cup we get to drink. He has worked hard to source excellent coffees with excellent work. The motto of Baba Java is ingrained into his work: “Excellent Coffee. Excellent Customer Service. Excellent Education”.
Joshua is also passionate about a balanced coffee education using tools from CVA and honoring the cupping form for its practicality.
Course Details:
Date: June 15 - 20th (9am - 5pm Daily)
Cost: $1550 (Lunch provided daily) Does not include Accommodation.
Supply List: Yourself, a willingness to learn, and a water bottle.
Accommodation Recommendations:
Hampton Inn and Suites
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Fairfield by Marriot Inn and Suites - Pelham
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Signup & Questions:
Please contact the course instructor, Joshua Parvin, with any questions or to sign up for the class.