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The Specialty Coffee Association courses at HQJ Coffee School

HQJ School is the first SCA Premier Training Campus in Vietnam recognized as meeting all the requirements in terms of equipment and facilities for the ENTIRE 5 modules in the Coffee Skills Program by the Specialty Coffee Association, specifically including: Green Coffee; Roasting; Coffee Tasting (Sensory); Brewing; and Barista Career.

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SCA Brewing

The SCA Brewing course provides basic knowledge about coffee, principles, manual brewing methods and necessary tools. You will study in depth the manual brewing process and the accompanying specialized principles.

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SCA Sensory Course

The SCA SENSORY course - Coffee Tasting, offers in-depth knowledge about coffee to become a professional coffee taster. Participants will learn from top experts, with the course blending theory and practice to help develop skills in identifying and evaluating coffee based on the international standards of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA).

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SCA Barista Career

The course provides essential tools for those who wish to pursue a serious and professional Barista career, with knowledge based on the standards of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). Additionally, the course trains students to the highest standards, drawing from the expertise of champions from the most prestigious Barista competitions in Vietnam and internationally.

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SCA Coffee Roasting

In the coffee roasting course, you will experience coffee roasting firsthand and taste the flavors of the roast batch. This is an excellent way for students to gain a deeper understanding of "What is coffee roasting?" The course provides you with a deeper insight into the coffee roasting process. You will be guided on how to use international standard terminology to describe the roasting process and the roasting machines.

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SCA Green Coffee

The SCA Green Coffee course covers knowledge of coffee botany, cultivation, post-harvest processing, market dynamics, preservation, transportation, decaffeination, equipment maintenance, and certification. It is suitable for all levels and includes practical exercises on handling green coffee.

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SCA Coffee Owner

The course equips coffee shop owners with essential coffee-making knowledge and skills according to the standards of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). Additionally, participants will learn how to develop a cafe menu, arrange equipment, recruit staff, and explore many other interesting topics.

Instructor Team

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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 

  • Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Introduction to Coffee

  • Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Green Coffee

  • Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Roasting

  • Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Sensory

  • Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Brewing

  • Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Barista

  • United Coffee Education Institute (UCEI) Instructor

  • Q Instructor certified by Coffee Quality Institute (CQI)

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2. CERTIFICATION

  • Q Arabica Grader, Coffee Quality Institute 

  • Q Robusta Grader, Coffee Quality Institute 

  • SCA CVA for Cuppers

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3. JUDGE

  • World Coffee Roasting Championship Certified Judge

  • World Brewers Cup Certified Judge

  • WCE National Barista Championship Judge

  • WCE National Latte Art Judge

  • Super Barista Championship Judge

  • Vietnam Amazing Cup Judge

  • Competition Adviser of Philippine Coffee Roasting Competition 2023

  • Head Judge of Philippine

  • Coffee Roasting Competition 2024

  • Judge of World Espresso Championship, Athens, Greece 2023

  • Judge of World Espresso Championship, Busan, Korea 2024

  • Judge of Hainan Robusta Green Coffee Competition, China 2024

  • Judge of Vietnamese Barista Crew Championship 2024

  • Founder of Southeast Asia Green Coffee Competition

  • Founder of Asia Roasting Championship 

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4. COACH  

  • Barista Competition Coach

  • Roasting Competition Coach

  • Latte Art Competition Coach

  • Brewing Competition Coach

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5. CONSULTATION   

  • Post-Harvest Management

  • Green Coffee Sourcing & Origin Visits

  • Roastery Setup & Roast Profile Development

  • Cafe Setup & Operations

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Ms. Bella Pham

Co-Founder of Quest Coffee
 

1. INSTRUCTOR

Certified instructor by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) (AST) for the following modules:

  • Sensory

  • Brewing

  • Barista 

  • Introduction to Coffee

  • ​Roasting

  • CQI Lecturer - Quality Evaluation

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2. AWARD

  • Top 16 at the World Barista Championship 2024

  • Champion of the Vietnam National Barista Championship 2023

  • Top 3 at the World Espresso Championship 2023 in Athens, Greece

  • Runner-up of the Vietnam National Barista Championship 2022

  • Champion of the Vietnam Brewing Cup 2020

  • Runner-up of the Vietnam National Barista Championship 2019

  • Top 5 at the Fusan International Barista Championship 2019 in China

 

3. CERTIFICATE

  • Q Arabica Grader Certificate, Coffee Quality Institute

  • Q Robusta Grader Certificate, Coffee Quality Institute

  • SCA Roasting Professional Certificate, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)

  • SCA Green Coffee Intermediate Certificate, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)

  • Q Cupping Essentials Certificate, Coffee Quality Institute

  • SCA CVA for Cuppers, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)

 

4. JUDGE

  • Judge at Vietnam Amazing Cup 2023

  • Judge at Dalatmilk Barista Championship 2023

  • Judge at Vietnam Aeropress Championship 2023

  • Judge at Vietnam Comandante Championship 2023

 

5. CONSULTANT  

  • Screening Green Coffee Beans at Origin

  • Design & Operation of Coffee Shops

  • Design Roasting Profiles

  • Stage Manager at Philippine Coffee Roasting Competition 2023, 2024

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Mr. Danh Nguyen

Director of Dancafe Roastery
Director of Mystic Coffee

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1. CERTIFICATIONS

  • Q Arabica Grader, Coffee Quality Institute

  • Q Robusta Grader, Coffee Quality Institute

  • SCA Roasting Professional Certificate, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)

  • SCA Green Coffee Intermediate Certificate, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)

  • SCA Sensory Intermediate Certificate, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)

  • SCA Barista Intermediate Certificate, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)

  • SCA Brewing Intermediate Certificate, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)

  • SCA Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) for Cuppers, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)

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2. EXPERIENCE

  • Design & operation of coffee shops

  • Head Barista at The Coffee Emporium, Macquarie Park, NSW, Australia

  • Technical support & stage assistant manager at Philippines Coffee Roasting Competition 2023

  • Judge at Hoop Brewing Competition 2023, Philippines

  • Stage manager at Vietnamese Barista Crew Championship 2024

  • Technical support & stage assistant manager at Philippines Coffee Roasting Competition 2024

  • Sensory Judge at Roast Challenge - Vietnam Coffee Challenge 2024

  • Sensory Judge at Asia Roasting Competition 2024 - Thailand round

  • Sensory Judge at Asia Roasting Competition 2024 - Final round

When can we contact you?

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