We are looking to contract a certified Coffee expert – certified laboratory to carry-out 21 coffee cup analyses & profiling of coffees from the 21 Cooperatives from within the ARABIKA project – with the aim of defining at least 3 cup profiles for coffee coming from the different macro-areas of the country, namely Eastern Kenya -Machakos County, Central Kenya – Kiambu, Murang’a, Nyeri, Meru, Embu counties, & Western Kenya – Bungoma County,
MAIN TASKS & DELIVERABLES
Green Coffee Analysis.
Roasted Coffee Analysis
Provide a comprehensive report: –
Quality evaluation.
The organoleptic characteristics.
Qualitative characterization.
Any other recommended information.
Provide a preliminary cup score.
Duration- Analysis and report completed after a maximum 10 days after receipt of green coffee samples.
We will provide the 21 green coffee samples of a minimum of 350 gm of either AA, AB or PB grades per sample.
We will not require a certified ‘Q’ cup score.
QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Team assigned will be required to have the following: –
Atleast five years of experience in Coffee Cup Analysis and Profiling.
Use certified cupping lab facilities recognized by the Coffee Directorate.
At least one Qualified/certified Q Grader or equivalent e.g., SCA.
Ability to translate the cup analysis &/or methodologies into easily understood language.
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