41. The SCA and CQI have some explaining to do

In this episode, I sit down with Thomas Ameloot — owner of Colabops and CoffeeTron, SCA and CQI certified trainer, and one of the most respected voices in the specialty coffee world. With a resume that seems to go on forever, Thomas was the perfect guest to unpack the Specialty Coffee Association’s recent acquisition of the Coffee Quality Institute’s Q Program. The Q has long stood as the gold standard in coffee evaluation, shaping the way we define quality in specialty coffee. We dive into what this merger could mean for the industry at large — from the trainers and certifiers to the farmers and everyday coffee drinkers.

 

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