Student - Organic Acids Kit
Preparing for the rigorous Q-Certification exam? Or simply interested in learning more about the role of organic acids and their impact in coffee quality?
Then we highly suggest get a hold of our "Organic Acids Taste Kit".
Developed by coffee scientist Joseph A. Rivera and co-developer of the Q-Certification program, this kit will provide with six (6) of the most common organic acids found in specialty coffee. The protocol which has now become part of the Q-Certification exam, was based on years of research in understanding the role of acids in coffee quality.
Official Organic Acids Developer
Q-Grader Breakdown
Of these a critical piece is the ability to identify and differentiate the four most commonly found acids (ie. citric, malic, phosphoric, acetic) in coffee. Testing a student's ability is what is know collectively as the 'matching pairs' exam for the Q-Grader exam.
For more information on the Student vs Instructor Kits click below.
Q-Acids Exam
Understand the Role of Acids in Coffee
All materials included
If you're making the $1,500-$2,500 USD investment to get 'Q-Certified', then we highly recommend you purchase a organic kit to help you practice before enrolling in the course.
Organic Acids Kit / Q-Grader Matching Pairs / Practice Kit
This kit is used for students who are preparing to take the Q-Exam or who simply want to experiment on the affect of organic acids on taste. Please note that this set is NOT meant to run courses, refer to the FAQ section for more information.
The kit is composed of an Instruction Manual and four 30mL bottles of the following acids.
- Citric Acid
- Acetic Acid
- Malic Acid
- Phosphoric Acid
- Lactic*
- Tartaric**
* newly added acids, now expanded to 6
** is not found in coffee, but is included for experimental purposes.
In addition, all acids are made of food grade purity and in compliance with the Coffee Quality Institute's Q-Certification standards.
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