Coffee Quality Institute: CQI

The Q Programme identifies quality coffees and brings them to market through a credible and verifiable system. A common standard for both Q Arabica, (Specialty Grade) and Q Robusta (Fine Robusta Grade) coffee has resulted in a universally shared language and standard top scoring lots. The Q engages the industry at the producer level to identify lots for specialty, at the export/import level by certifying individuals to grade coffees, and at the buyer level to offer a consumer-facing product with the Q Certification Mark. This system’s infrastructure has resulted in greater opportunity for producers to access premium prices, increase competitiveness, and improve economic viability.