Course Overview
The Q Grader Arabica program is the world’s most prestigious coffee quality certification. It trains participants in professional cupping, grading, and green coffee evaluation.
What You’ll Learn
- Arabica coffee grading standards
- Triangulation cupping tests
- Sensory acuity tests
- Olfactory tests
- Roast identification
- Green coffee physical grading
- Organic acids identification
Certification: Successful candidates earn the internationally recognized Licensed Q Grader – Arabica certification.
Course Details
- Trainer: Mr. Natt Muangsiri – Q Instructor, AST, CQI Lecturer
- Certification Body – Specialty Coffee Association
- Duration: 6 Days Intensive
- Training Date: March 15 to 20, 2026
- Target Participants: Cuppers, exporters, roasters, quality analysts
- Fee: NRs 1,95,000/- per person
(Including Certification Fee) - Venue: Coffee O’Clock Barista Training Centre, KL Mall -2nd Floor, Lions Chowk, Narayangadh, Chitwan
- Registration deadline: March 10th, 2026
Bank Details for Payment
- Account Name: Nepal Coffee Producers Association
- Bank Name: Prime Commercial Bank Limited
- Branch: Sorakhutte, Kathmandu
- Account Number: 00901000000167500106
(Note: Please send payment voucher to: coffeenepal.org@gmail.com )
Registration Process
- Submit application form
- Receive confirmation email
- Make payment within specified deadline
- Receive official enrollment confirmation
Seats are limited for each batch. Early registration is highly recommended. - Note: Booking Fee 50% of training fee during registration time and remaining 50% before the start of the course. Enrollment in training will be done after the full payment of the course is made.
Organizer:  Nepal Coffee Producers Association | Training Partner: Espresso Academic Thailand | Coordination with: Academy of Coffee Excellence Nepal | Coordination with: Eco Friendly Agro Organic Concept Pvt. Ltd. | Coordination with: Coffee O’Clock |