🌍AFRICA –  CVA for Cuppers – Evolve Your Coffee Evaluation Qualification

Monthly in Nairobi | Special Editions in Kampala, Addis Ababa & Johannesburg

Led by Mbula Musau – Licensed Q Instructor & SCA CVA Trainer

Utake Coffee is proud to host SCA Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) for Cuppers trainings across Africa. These sessions are expertly led by renowned trainer Mbula Musau, and are ideal for professionals ready to lead the future of coffee evaluation in Africa.

📢 Why this course matters

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has introduced the CVA system as the new global standard for coffee quality evaluation, replacing the traditional Q Grader framework. By December 31, 2025, all Q Graders must complete the CVA course to become “Evolved Q Graders.”

📅 2025 Training Schedule

• Nairobi: Monthly sessions from July to December 2025
• Kampala: Special Edition – July 2025
• Addis Ababa: Special Edition – September 2025
• Johannesburg: Special Edition – July 2025

🎓 What You’ll Learn

• Apply the full CVA toolkit in professional settings
• Calibrate with official SCA sensory references
• Use 15-point intensity scales & CATA methods
• Apply hedonic scaling to understand consumer preferences
• Integrate objective and affective evaluation techniques

👥 Who Should Attend

• Current Q Graders requiring to transition to Evolved Q by December
• Previously Certified  Q Graders requiring transition to Evolved Q by December
• Q Instructors and Assistant Instructors

🎙 About the Trainer

Mbula Musau is  Africa’s first Q Instructor and an SCA-authorized CVA Trainer. With years of global experience, she offers a unique blend of international standards and local understanding.

📩 Register Now: Limited seats. Reserve early to guarantee your place. Early Bird rates for July students and those who complete their Q retakes and classes at Utake Coffee PTC  before September 2025.

Register Here