Milan, 10 September 2025 – (Qahwa World) – Milan is preparing to host a landmark event for the future of specialty coffee in Europe. From 24 to 29 October 2025, immediately after the HostMilano international trade fair, the first Italian session—and one of the very first in the world—of the Evolved Q Grader course will take place.
The event, to be held in English, will be hosted by Sevengrams, a leading name in Milan’s specialty coffee scene. Founded by the Mauro sisters and enriched by the expertise of Chiara Bergonzi, Sevengrams is one of the city’s most accredited training centers. The course will be conducted at their Lot Zero Roastery, located next to Coffee Studio 7Gr on Via Valparaiso.
This six-day intensive training and certification marks a major step forward in the field of sensory evaluation. It will be led by two prominent international figures: Roukiat Delrue and Davide Cobelli. The Evolved Q Grader certification, the latest innovation from the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), introduces the Coffee Value Assessment (CVA), a system that moves beyond a single score to analyze coffee’s value in multiple dimensions.
Designed for experienced professionals, the course aims to shape a new generation of coffee experts able to evaluate beans with a modern, scientific approach. Participants will engage in a rigorous program of theory, practice, and exams, focusing on mastering the CVA, refining sensory self-awareness, enhancing discrimination and flaw analysis skills, and applying these tools strategically in professional contexts. Those who successfully complete the program will earn the prestigious Evolved Q Grader license, an international milestone of excellence.
Guiding this advanced training will be two world-renowned instructors. Roukiat Delrue, with more than 14 years of experience in the global coffee sector, has held leading roles at the Coffee Quality Institute and World Coffee Events, and contributed directly to the development of the CVA. Davide Cobelli, founder of the Coffee Training Academy, Italian Roasting Champion in 2020, and SCA Italy National Coordinator from 2022 to 2024, is an established trainer, consultant, and international judge.
This course offers a unique opportunity for Italian and European professionals to access the highest level of training in coffee evaluation. For details on pricing and registration, contact the instructors directly: info@davidecobelli.coffee, Roukiat@gmail.com, or via the official registration link here.
