Participating in the HB Best Batch Roasting Championship was an incredible milestone in my career. While I have spent years perfecting my craft, standing alongside 30 elite professionals was a truly humbling experience. This was my first-ever competitive event, and consequently, securing 4th place feels like a significant victory. Why the HB Best Batch Roasting […]
Read MoreThe Prestige of the Competition This week, I had the incredible honor of serving as a sensory judge at the National UAE Roasting Championship, held at the prestigious World of Coffee Dubai. As someone deeply passionate about the specialty coffee industry, this experience was both humbling and exciting. Judging the National UAE Roasting Championship The […]
Read MoreA common question for coffee professionals is understanding the CVA vs Q SCA certification. However, these two systems are not interchangeable; rather, they serve fundamentally different purposes. The Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) focuses on holistic value, while the Q Grader (Q SCA) certification is the gold standard for sensory analysis. Understanding the CVA vs Q […]
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