EP 1357 Tim Heinze - Does the Q Need Evolving? - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist"Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" is now available On-Demand for as little as $10 - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"Biochar for Coffee" is open for pre-registration - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" is available now with additional new bonus material, including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsLooking for business advisors or consultants for your business? Get in touch with us here: [email protected]••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••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.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. SCA, CQI, and the "Evolved Q" - https://youtu.be/lpaJTxagZq82. Does the Q Need Evolving? - https://youtu.be/k5V-M1jsPUw3. Issues With The 2004 Cupping Form - https://youtu.be/zs7WzpVhRSg4. Why People Are Polarised by The CVA - https://youtu.be/6J-d0mSbjM05. Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) - https://youtu.be/LsdGyCD8AXYIn 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.00:00 Introduction and Concerns About the CVA Form01:02 Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshops Announcement01:49 Introduction to the Daily Coffee Pro Series02:31 Context and Background on the Q Program03:56 Tim Heinze's Role and Experience in the Coffee Industry06:03 Discussion on the Evolution of the Q Program18:54 Concerns About the CVA Form and Data Collection19:48 Future Challenges in the Coffee Industry22:14 Critique of the SCA's Approach29:59 Conclusion and Next Episode TeaserArticle referenced in this series:https://www.comunicaffe.it/cosimo-libardo-board-sca-partnership-cqi/Connect with Tim Heinze and Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) here:• https://www.instagram.com/sustainable_coffee_institute/• https://www.instagram.com/timheinzesea/• https://www.sci-coffee.com/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist💡Support this podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward📽 Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW🎙 Check out the audio version of our podcast here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify🧐 Find out more about Map It Forward Mastermind Groups here: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoachingLooking for a business advisor for your established coffee business or startup? Email us here:📧 email: [email protected]