The Generalist (Level 1) course aims to empower the consuming side of the coffee value chain to understand the language, the basic biological principles, and the intricacies and challenges of safely and consistently processing quality coffee. Anyone looking to understand more about coffee processing will benefit!

The Generalist Course Topics Include:

- Coffee Processing History
- Coffee Anatomy
- CQI’s Anatomy-Based Coffee Processing Method Classification
- Myth-Busting Of Commonly Held Assumptions And Stereotypes Of Processing Styles
- Comparative Cupping
- Emphasizing Processing Nuances
- Biology Of Fermentation And How This Applies In Coffee Processing
- Coffee Drying
- Challenges And The Future Of Coffee Processing