Three New Q Graders from CPC: Supporting Coffee Quality in Laos

Congratulations to Ms Chindavong, Mr Khamphanh and Mr Khenchanh, the three new Q Graders celebrated by CPC, the Bolaven Plateau Coffee Producers Cooperative. Espresso Academic shared their achievement from Vientiane in February 2026.

CPC’s own message described hours of cupping, grading and aroma testing before this milestone, and thanked instructor Natt Muangsiri for his teaching. It recognised the graduates’ dedication to the cooperative, its members and their communities.

For a producer cooperative, stronger evaluation skills can support clearer conversations about coffee quality. We are proud to have been part of this learning journey and to see the graduates continue building knowledge within the Lao coffee community. Browse CPC’s original photographs through the linked post.