{"product_id":"q-processing","title":"The Q Processing Course","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ Processing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLevel 1: Generalist Course\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q Processing Course is a prestigious course with 3 levels, designed by the same institute that created the Q Grader program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel 1 is 2-day intensive course that covers the main processing methods, how they are carried out and how they impact coffee chemistry and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe level 1 course is designed for any coffee professional along the value chain, who is looking to gain a scientific understanding of coffee processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of each module, there is an exam, after which you receive a certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course includes different modules:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRole of processing within the coffee value chain: from producers to consumers. History of coffee processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe anatomy of the coffee fruit. An anatomy-based classification of coffee-processing methods. Impact of processing method on coffee chemistry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpact of processing method on cup character. Myth-busting session. Comparative cupping of main methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation: What it is and what it is not. Fermentation in washed coffees and in natural coffees. Fermentation vs. demucilation. Myth-busting session. Comparative cupping of fermentation protocols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrying: The overlooked operation. Water in a seed and how it is removed. Sun-drying vs. machine-drying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssues and Challenges: Global warming, water pollution, social and sustainability issues. Education at the origin and the future of processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"Q Processing Level 1","offer_id":52919720870231,"sku":null,"price":1700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/1952\/8279\/files\/ArtisanCoffeeSchool_Class_Brewing3.jpg?v=1772639350","url":"https:\/\/artisancoffeeschool.co.uk\/products\/q-processing","provider":"Artisan Coffee School","version":"1.0","type":"link"}