Our Mission

Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) is a non-profit organization working internationally to improve the quality of coffee and the lives of people who produce it.

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Global Impact

Working together, globally.

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Through education that creates a powerful global network, CQI reduces risk, improves opportunity, and transforms the quality coffee market for the benefit of producers

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HOW WE WORK

Bringing coffee people together for impact

CQI is at its most powerful working to bring the global coffee community together. How can you engage to support producers and ultimately the coffee industry itself?

  • Participate in CQI education yourself
  • Make sure those in your professional sphere are processing-fluent
  • Ensure that your producer partners have access to needed education. Invest!
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CQI Updates

A Look at Robusta for Arabica Lovers

July 29, 2024

African Fine Coffees Association and Coffee Quality Institute Renew MOU

June 26, 2025

Celebrating New Q Processing Experts: QP3 Cohort 4 Graduates!

May 16, 2025

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The 2023 Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide Has Landed

February 1, 2024