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A Must-Read for Baristas! Q Grader Certification Increasing in Content and Price Starting 2023!
For more professional coffee knowledge exchange and coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). For more specialty coffee beans, please add FrontStreet Coffee's private WeChat account: qjcoffeex Yesterday, CQI (Coffee Quality Institute/
2022-09-03 Q Grader coffee certification CQI coffee professional barista training coffee quality institute coffee industry -
What do SCAA and COE coffee mean? What are the standard differences between COE and SOE coffee?
For more professional coffee knowledge and coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). In coffee knowledge, what are SCAA and COE, and what are the differences between them? If you want to drink the best coffee, then you must first understand the most well-known and authoritative coffee organizations in the world.
2023-01-17 coffee knowledge what SCAA COE differences professional -
What is a Q-Grader in Coffee? Is It Worth Getting Certified? How Much Does It Cost?
There are always groups of people who acquire codenames or professional monikers due to the unique nature of their professions. Even in seemingly specialized fields like coffee, such roles exist. Since the concept of specialty coffee emerged, a dedicated scoring system was specifically developed to distinguish the quality of coffee beans.
2024-03-19 Q-Grader coffee certification coffee quality assessment specialty coffee coffee industry -
Q-Grader Green Coffee Exam Process and Considerations: How to Identify Defective Coffee Beans
The Q-Grader coffee cupping exam by CQI (Coffee Quality Institute) has long been the most rigorous and prestigious sensory evaluation examination in the global coffee industry. Beyond requiring exceptional sensory capabilities from candidates, this exam also demands fundamental knowledge of coffee basics. Here's an explanation of what to expect.
2021-11-28 Q-Grader exam coffee defects identification green coffee analysis coffee quality assessment CQI certification -
SCA & Q Grader Coffee Certifications: Complete Guide to International Barista Exams and Professional Coffee Credentials
Connect with professional barista communities through Coffee Workshop (WeChat: cafe_style). The coffee industry's diverse certification landscape can overwhelm aspiring professionals seeking structured learning paths. To navigate coffee credentials effectively, begin by understanding the certifying bodies that establish these professional standards.
2023-04-21 coffee certificates types SCA diploma six modules -
What's the Cost of a Cup of Brazilian Coffee? How Are Coffee Bean Prices Determined?
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style). Drinking coffee in Taiwan is an extremely common pastime. Going to Starbucks, one enjoys the feeling of bourgeoisie and small happiness; wanting to save money, Louisa also provides a great environment and affordable coffee; if you don't have time to enjoy life, City Cafe makes the entire city a coffee shop, which is too convenient
2018-08-10 cup brazil coffee cost price how much coffee beans price how determined professional -
How is Bitun Coffee from Baoshan? Introduction to Bitun Coffee Planting Conditions | Is Kunming Bitun Coffee Good?
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). At the closing ceremony of the first Pu'er Fine Coffee Expo, Bitun Coffee's Conggang Coffee Base was awarded the Yunnan Fine Coffee Demonstration Estate by the Yunnan Provincial Department of Agriculture, the American Coffee Quality Institute CQI, and the Yunnan International Coffee Exchange Center. The selection of Yunnan Fine Coffee Demonstration Estates,
2018-09-28 Baoshan Bitun Coffee Quality Planting Conditions Introduction Kunming Taste Professional -
A Brief History of Myanmar's Coffee Industry Why is Myanmar Coffee Cheap? Myanmar Coffee Brand Recommendations
Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style ) In recent years Myanmar's coffee industry through the collaboration of Myanmar Agriculture Department USAID Coffee Quality Institute CQI and the country's hardworking coffee farmers has begun to make its mark internationally
2018-07-25 Myanmar coffee industry history why cheap brand recommendations professional -
A Brief History of Myanmar's Coffee Industry: Why is Myanmar Coffee Affordable? Myanmar Coffee Brand Recommendations
Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style) Over the past few years, Myanmar's coffee industry through the collaborative efforts of the Myanmar Agriculture Department, USAID, Coffee Quality Institute (CQI), and the country's hardworking coffee farmers has begun to gain recognition
2018-07-25 Myanmar coffee industry brief history why affordable brands recommendations professional -
The Story of Catimor Coffee Variety: Cultivation, Scoring, and Performance
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). Yunnan coffee varieties are mainly dominated by hybrid varieties with Robusta genes, such as Catimor, which is quite different from Taiwan's traditional Typica-dominant varieties. Interestingly, the notorious Catimor variety has claimed the top ten positions in Yunnan's green bean competitions, while conversely
2018-07-25 Catimor coffee variety cultivation story planting conditions scoring performance -
Where to Buy Yunnan Coffee Beans_What Coffee Beans Does Yunnan Produce_How is the Quality of Yunnan Coffee Beans
Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style) Yunnan coffee will certainly gain its deserved reputation and status in the global coffee market ● Government support and guidance are indispensable for industry takeoff In the past five years significant changes have occurred in the Yunnan production area A small number of coffee companies and farmers have proactively entered the domestic consumer market understanding the
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Is Barista Certification Necessary? An Article Understanding the Differences Between SCA Certificates and Q-Grader Certification
Is barista certification necessary? This is a question that almost everyone considering or already working in the coffee industry has pondered. With the rapid expansion of the coffee industry in recent years, the demand for coffee enthusiasts and baristas has been increasing, and various types of coffee-related certifications have started appearing on the market.
2022-03-07 barista certification SCA certificate Q-Grader coffee industry professional coffee training -
Shop Yunnan Small Bean Coffee Brands with Caution: 100% Arabica Coffee Beans Are Hard to Find!
Professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). In an immature market, what's the difference between Arabica and Robusta coffee beans? This has nothing to do with botany, nothing to do with specialty coffee studies, and it's not even related to whether we're drinking a pure Arabica specialty coffee. This is a commercially driven world
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The Flavor and Profile of Ipanema Estate's Select Coffee Beans from Brazil
Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style ) What are the flavor and mouthfeel of Ipanema Estate's select beans from Brazil? How to brew Ipanema Estate coffee beans from Brazil? Since coffee trees were introduced from French Guiana in 1720, coffee production has gradually become a science. Before 1990, Brazil
2018-09-16 Brazil Ipanema Estate select beans flavor profile professional -
Yunnan Premium Coffee Beans: Flavor Profile and Characteristics of Washed Process Catimor Coffee Varieties
Which roast level is suitable for Catimor coffee beans - Illustrated introduction to roasting. Produced in the Sidamo region of Ethiopia, when mentioning Yirgacheffe, the typical description is intense floral aroma, subtle fruit acidity, and gentle bergamot and lemon flavors. In terms of aroma, one can indeed detect some floral and fruity notes, but the taste tends to be more acidic, which may not be suitable for those unaccustomed to it.
2025-08-20 Catimor coffee beans suitable which roast level illustrated introduction -
"Do you know how valuable baristas are? After all, certification is so expensive!" Are barista certificates really useful?
Recently, we receive many questions about barista certifications daily. As specialty coffee culture gradually becomes part of everyone's life, becoming a barista or opening a coffee shop has become the ideal career/lifestyle for many. But in an era when everyone can make coffee, how do you make your coffee/coffee shop stand out?
2022-06-06 barista certification coffee career specialty coffee barista training coffee industry -
[Yunnan Coffee Origin Program] Why Does FrontStreet Coffee Choose This Most Difficult Path?
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Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). Checking the weather forecast on the phone, it shows that Yunnan will have rainy weather for more than a week starting two days from now. The editor once again embarked on that frequently traveled path from recent years to plant the second batch of Arabica coffee. During these days in Yunnan, I met with several coffee farmers I know, and they...
2018-06-24 Yunnan coffee origin program FrontStreet Coffee why choose this most difficult path -
Introduction to Ipanema Estate in Brazil | Brazilian Coffee Estate Overview
Professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information. Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Ipanema Estate in Brazil was established in 1969, focusing on producing high-quality Brazilian specialty coffee with traceability. The estate features highly modernized coffee processing facilities and implements strict quality control. Currently, Ipanema owns 5,
2018-07-02 Brazil Ipanema estate introduction coffee professional coffee beans -
What is Ethiopian Premium Coffee TOH Double Champion Amideralo? Who was the 19/20 TOH Double Champion?
Almost every café has Ethiopian coffee, and FrontStreet Coffee is no exception. Each year, FrontStreet Coffee's baristas and roasters conduct cuppings of coffees from different Ethiopian regions. Among them, a washed coffee bean named Amideralo is particularly favored. It won the TOH championship, and it...
2021-10-17 Ethiopian coffee premium coffee TOH champion Amideralo coffee varieties specialty coffee coffee tasting coffee roasting -
How Should Coffee Beginners and Enthusiasts Learn Coffee Knowledge and Where to Start
As a coffee beginner wanting to understand coffee, the first step is to explore its flavor variations, which is what coffee enthusiasts focus on. Coffee enthusiasts can follow a point, line, and plane approach to learn coffee knowledge, starting from the points they're most interested in and frequently encounter, such as brewing - how a delicious cup of coffee is made.
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