HQJ is the first and only SCA Premier Training Campus in Vietnam to be recognized as having sufficient facilities and equipment for ALL 5 subjects in the Coffee Skills Program of the Specialty Coffee Association, specifically including: Green coffee; Roasting; Sensory; Brewing and Barista.
HQJ School was established based on the cooperation between 3 leading Specialty Coffee companies in Taiwan, Vietnam and Malaysia.
In addition, HQJ Coffee School is also certified as a Q Professional Venue. This title, recognized by the Coffee Quality Institute , the Q Professional Venue title is an extremely valuable mark, certifying that HQJ Coffee School is not only a good place to study, but also a reliable place for professional coffee training.
Through the establishment of HQJ Coffee School, we carry with us the mission of providing the highest level of educational programs, thereby helping to convey global Specialty Coffee standards and culture to the Vietnamese coffee industry.
TESTIMONIALS
Ms. Le My Trinh
when I saw that the class was open for registration, I immediately flew from Da Nang to Saigon to attend. And yes! the class did not disappoint me.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Hai
I have been through a lot of classes at HQJ and they are all great experience...HQJ has opened a whole new coffee world for me.
Mr. Phan Cong Bao
All activities organized by HQJ were meaningful, from picking up defects to cup triangles or trying different scents. Each activity has its own practical application...If The Academy organizes more Q Grader classes in the future, I will definitely enroll.
Instructor Team
Mr. Sam Choi
Co-Founder & CEO of Quest Coffee
Co-Founder & Head-trainer of HQJ Coffee School
Director of Coffee at Seven Sea Roasting Co., US
1. INSTRUCTOR
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Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Introduction to Coffee
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Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Green Coffee
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Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Roasting
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Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Sensory
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Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Brewing
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Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Barista
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United Coffee Education Institute (UCEI) Instructor
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Q Instructor certified by Coffee Quality Institute (CQI)
2. CERTIFICATION
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Q Arabica Grader, Coffee Quality Institute
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Q Robusta Grader, Coffee Quality Institute
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SCA CVA for Cuppers
3. JUDGE
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World Coffee Roasting Championship Certified Judge
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World Brewers Cup Certified Judge
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WCE National Barista Championship Judge
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WCE National Latte Art Judge
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Super Barista Championship Judge
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Vietnam Amazing Cup Judge
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Competition Adviser of Philippine Coffee Roasting Competition 2023
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Head Judge of Philippine
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Coffee Roasting Competition 2024
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Judge of World Espresso Championship, Athens, Greece 2023
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Judge of World Espresso Championship, Busan, Korea 2024
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Judge of Hainan Robusta Green Coffee Competition, China 2024
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Judge of Vietnamese Barista Crew Championship 2024
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Founder of Southeast Asia Green Coffee Competition
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Founder of Asia Roasting Championship
4. COACH
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Barista Competition Coach
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Roasting Competition Coach
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Latte Art Competition Coach
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Brewing Competition Coach
5. CONSULTATION
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Post-Harvest Management
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Green Coffee Sourcing & Origin Visits
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Roastery Setup & Roast Profile Development
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Cafe Setup & Operations
Ms. Bella Pham
Co-Founder of Quest Coffee
1. INSTRUCTOR
Certified instructor by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) (AST) for the following modules:
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Sensory
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Brewing
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Barista
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Introduction to Coffee
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Roasting
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CQI Lecturer - Quality Evaluation
2. AWARD
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Top 16 at the World Barista Championship 2024
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Champion of the Vietnam National Barista Championship 2023
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Top 3 at the World Espresso Championship 2023 in Athens, Greece
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Runner-up of the Vietnam National Barista Championship 2022
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Champion of the Vietnam Brewing Cup 2020
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Runner-up of the Vietnam National Barista Championship 2019
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Top 5 at the Fusan International Barista Championship 2019 in China
3. CERTIFICATE
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Q Arabica Grader Certificate, Coffee Quality Institute
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Q Robusta Grader Certificate, Coffee Quality Institute
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SCA Roasting Professional Certificate, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)
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SCA Green Coffee Intermediate Certificate, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)
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Q Cupping Essentials Certificate, Coffee Quality Institute
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SCA CVA for Cuppers, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)
4. JUDGE
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Judge at Vietnam Amazing Cup 2023
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Judge at Dalatmilk Barista Championship 2023
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Judge at Vietnam Aeropress Championship 2023
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Judge at Vietnam Comandante Championship 2023
5. CONSULTANT
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Screening Green Coffee Beans at Origin
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Design & Operation of Coffee Shops
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Design Roasting Profiles
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Stage Manager at Philippine Coffee Roasting Competition 2023, 2024
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Mr. Danh Nguyen
Director of Dancafe Roastery
Director of Mystic Coffee
1. CERTIFICATIONS
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Q Arabica Grader, Coffee Quality Institute
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Q Robusta Grader, Coffee Quality Institute
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SCA Roasting Professional Certificate, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)
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SCA Green Coffee Intermediate Certificate, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)
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SCA Sensory Intermediate Certificate, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)
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SCA Barista Intermediate Certificate, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)
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SCA Brewing Intermediate Certificate, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)
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SCA Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) for Cuppers, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)
2. EXPERIENCE
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Design & operation of coffee shops
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Head Barista at The Coffee Emporium, Macquarie Park, NSW, Australia
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Technical support & stage assistant manager at Philippines Coffee Roasting Competition 2023
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Judge at Hoop Brewing Competition 2023, Philippines
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Stage manager at Vietnamese Barista Crew Championship 2024
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Technical support & stage assistant manager at Philippines Coffee Roasting Competition 2024
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Sensory Judge at Roast Challenge - Vietnam Coffee Challenge 2024
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Sensory Judge at Asia Roasting Competition 2024 - Thailand round
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Sensory Judge at Asia Roasting Competition 2024 - Final round
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