The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARD

This is the 5th in a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward. Tim Heinze, the Director of Education of the Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI), and host Lee Safar discuss the recent changes announced to the Q Grader program.

In this insightful episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee and Tim discuss SCI's relaunch as a registered nonprofit in the US, their commitment to transparency, and the new Coffee Cuppers Certificate as an alternative to the Q Grader certification.

Tim also addresses the courses available for farmers, the current state and history of SCI, and their plans for bridging educational gaps in the coffee industry.

Dive into this episode for an in-depth look at the future of coffee education and the values driving SCI's mission.

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This is the 4th in a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward. Tim Heinze, the Director of Education of the Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI), and host Lee Safar discuss the recent changes announced to the Q Grader program.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Tim discuss the industry's reaction to the recent changes in the Q Grader certification.

They explore the polarizing decision by the SCA and CQI to implement new quality evaluation measures during a time of multiple crises in the coffee industry, including price, supply, climate, and logistical issues.

The episode features a detailed examination of the challenges faced by industry professionals, the concerns over accessibility and transparency, and the impact on educators and producers.

Lee and Tim also address the broader implications of these changes and the need for a balance between certification accessibility and maintaining educational quality.

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This is the 3rd in a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward. Tim Heinze, the Director of Education of the Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI), and host Lee Safar discuss the recent changes announced to the Q Grader program.

In this episode of 'The Daily Coffee Pro' by Map It Forward, Lee and Tim delve into the complexities of evaluating coffee quality. They discuss the importance of using methods like cupping forms, while highlighting the industry's misalignment with reducing coffee quality to just a score.

The conversation also touches upon the controversial new CVA form by the SCA, including its implications, reception, and comparisons to the 2004 cupping form.

Tim shares his insights from years of experience in coffee evaluation and sensory education, emphasizing the need for balanced, multi-faceted approaches to coffee quality assessment.

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This is the 2nd in a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward. Tim Heinze, the Director of Education of the Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI), and host Lee Safar discuss the recent changes announced to the Q Grader program.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Tim discuss the controversial shift from the 2004 Q Grader form to the new CVA form in the coffee industry.

Tim expresses concerns about the bulky nature of the CVA form and its impact on high-volume quality control labs in producing countries.

The discussion touches on the broader implications for coffee producers, importers, exporters, and the overall supply chain.

They highlight the need for the industry to adapt and innovate while also emphasizing the need to address more pressing issues like climate change and economic challenges faced by coffee farmers.

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This is the first in a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward. Tim Heinze, the Director of Education of the Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI), and host Lee Safar discuss the recent changes announced to the Q Grader program.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, the discussion covers the impacts of these changes on the specialty coffee community, the lack of transparency from the CQI and SCA, and the future direction of coffee education.

They also explore the industry's response, including the creation of the Sustainable Coffee Institute to fill the void left by these changes.

Tune in to understand the seismic shift affecting the entire specialty coffee industry and its ramifications.

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