CQI Q-Grader Arabica and Q Robusta Coffee Certification Course

Tasse Coffee is proud to announce that it is the only coffee education institution in Hong Kong to offer Q Arabica and Q Robusta courses. These two courses provide excellent opportunities for coffee enthusiasts and professionals to learn and improve in depth.
All Hong Kong only offer Q-Grader Arabica and Robusta courses
Open the door of coffee quality assessment

Tasse Coffee offers the unique Q Arabica and Q Robusta Combo Course, an in-depth course designed for coffee industry professionals and true coffee lovers. This course combines in-depth study and tasting of the two most important types of coffee beans - Arabica beans and Robusta beans, providing students with comprehensive coffee knowledge and skills improvement.

CQI Coffee Quality Institute
Q Arabica Combo 6 day course
  • Theoretical learning: An in-depth study of the history, cultivation techniques and processing methods of Arabica coffee.
  • Sensory Evaluation Techniques: Learn how to evaluate the quality of Arabica coffee using professional cupping techniques.
  • Practical Operation: Participate in actual roasting exercises and tasting sessions to deepen your understanding of the flavor characteristics of Arabica coffee.
CQI Coffee Quality Institute
Q 6 Robusta Course
  • Variety exploration: Understand the cultivation characteristics of Robusta beans and their place in the global coffee market.
  • Flavor Identification: Learn to identify and appreciate the unique flavor and texture of Robusta coffee through professional tasting.
  • Market Application: Master the use of Robusta beans in coffee blending and understand its importance in the industry.
World Class Coffee Mentor Qualification
Paul Kim

Tasse Coffee is proud to announce that our Q Arabica and Q Robusta classes are now taught by world-class coffee expert Paul Kim. Paul Kim is not only one of only 20 professionals in the world who can teach CQI Arabica and Robusta courses, but he has also been awarded the honor of being one of only two people in the world who holds the Q Arabica / Robusta Grader qualification for two consecutive years in 2022-23. He is definitely a senior who is highly respected by his international peers.

  • Industry Qualifications: Paul Kim has over 12 years of experience in the coffee industry.
  • International teaching background: He has taught in countries including Ethiopia, the United States, Indonesia, the Philippines, China and South Korea.
  • Multilingual capabilities: Paul Kim is able to teach and communicate in English and Korean.

Professional achievements

  • Coffee Quality Control Expert: Founder and head of KimKilJin Coffee Lab, which he founded in 2006, Paul Kim has achieved many successes in the field of coffee quality control.
  • Coffee Competition Judge: He has served as a judge for several world-class barista competitions.
  • Certified Instructor: Paul Kim is a SCAE licensed barista trainer since 2011 and a SCAA professional instructor since 2015.