SCA Coffee Value Assessment
Course Description
The Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) for Cuppers Course is a two-day professional update for coffee cuppers, during which they will learn and become familiarized with the SCA’s new Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) as a tool to evaluate coffee’s value. The course is full of hands-on activities to demonstrate the elements of CVA, including several cuppings, lectures, and periods of discussion. After completing the CVA for Cuppers Course, participants will be able to use and integrate the SCA Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) tools into their cupping practice. Throughout the course, participants will learn to: - Identify and utilize the new CVA sensory references. - Explain the function and background of key sensory assessment tools used in CVA – 15-point intensity scales, CATA lists, and hedonic scales. - Use the CVA Descriptive and Affective Forms to describe and evaluate coffee. - Explain and use the new CVA system, including the descriptive, affective, and extrinsic evaluation tools.
Upcoming Sessions
Booking and Rescheduling Policy
All payments made for courses are final and non-refundable. However, in certain cases, rescheduling may be permitted provided that a formal request is made at least 72 hours prior to the start of the course. Requests made after this period may no longer be accommodated, and the payment will be forfeited. Please note that class schedules are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances or operational requirements. In such cases, all enrolled participants will be promptly notified, and appropriate arrangements will be made to ensure minimal disruption.