Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving coffee quality and the lives of coffee producers. Their mission is to create a sustainable coffee community by supporting a common language of coffee and implementing the best scientific practices throughout the value chain. Through their education programs, CQI empowers producers, enhances coffee quality, and increases market value.

By disseminating a global, common language of coffee, they connect producers, improve market connections, and elevate consumer awareness. CQI offers a range of products and services to achieve their mission. They provide comprehensive education programs that cover quality evaluation, post-harvesting processing, and more.

CQI also offers certification for coffee professionals, such as the Q Grader certification, which increases professional status. Their initiatives and strategies directly benefit people in the coffee industry, resulting in better coffee prices and improved livelihoods for producers. As a fully independent nonprofit organization, CQI is committed to respect, collaboration, diversity, and continuous improvement.

They stand with producers and work towards building a stronger and more sustainable coffee industry