做律師、做建築師要考牌，咁做咖啡師又使唔使考牌？
香港對於咖啡行業其實沒有一套嚴格標準，所以對於咖啡師來說，並沒有所謂的專業牌照，只要有公司肯請你就可以成為咖啡師。不過，這代表無需考取國際證書嗎？要記住，沒有最好的咖啡師，只有更好的咖啡師！
🔹認證的必要性
學習咖啡的真正價值在於對其熱情和持續追求。許多行內知名的咖啡師和品鑑師並不全都持有正式證書，但他們對咖啡的愛和不懈的努力使他們在業界取得了一定的地位。不過，對於初入行或希望在某些專業領域進一步發展（例如炒豆）的人來說，考取證書是個很好的起點。
🔹提升專業地位
香港咖啡業競爭激烈，一張專業證書有時能讓你在眾多求職者中脫穎而出，它不僅證明技能和知識，還代表你對專業的承諾和對質量的追求。很多僱主和業界專家都會給予有考獲國際證書的人更多的信任和尊重。
🔹自我挑戰
考取證書並非輕而易舉，它需要深入的知識、嚴格的訓練和堅持不懈的努力。但這也意味當你最終考獲證書，不僅證明了自己的專業水平，還對過去的付出給予了最好的回報。這是一個挑戰自己、提升自信和激發未來激情的絕佳機會。
🔹 全球機會
隨著咖啡文化的全球化，國際認可的證書，如SCA Coffee Skills Program、CQI的Q Grader越來越受到重視。持有這些證書，不僅意味著你的技能在全球都受到認可，還代表你能夠更容易地與國際上的咖啡社群交流，參與各種國際咖啡活動和賽事，進一步擴展你的視野和網絡。
🔹持續發展
咖啡業知識日新月異，持續的教育和培訓仍是非常必要的。產業中的最新技術、烘焙理論和品鑑方法經常在進化，即使你已考取證書，仍需與時並進，保持知識和技能與業界最新標準相符。此外，許多認證機構也提供進階課程和專業培訓，讓你有機會進一步提升自己。這是專業上的投資，更是對自己熱情和夢想的投資。
我們行內有不少認證比較有權威、獲得廣泛認可的國際證書，無論是未有方向的新手，抑或擁有明確目標的職人咖啡師或創業人士，都可以按需要報考。
現時在香港比較常見的咖啡國際證書有：
1️⃣ SCA歐洲精品咖啡課程
2️⃣ TQUK 英國基礎咖啡師課程
3️⃣ City and Guilds 英國國際咖啡調配師課程
4️⃣ Italian Barista Certificate 意大利咖啡師證書課程
5️⃣ Latte Art Grading System 意大利拉花藝師證書課程
而Tasse Coffee是全港唯一全數開辦這五大國際證書課程的咖啡教育中心。有興趣了解的朋友，可以WhatsApp/DM我們查詢詳情🔍
Lawyers and architects need to be licensed, so do baristas need to be licensed too?
Hong Kong actually doesn’t have a strict set of standards for the coffee industry. Therefore, there’s no such thing as a professional license for baristas – you can become a barista as long as a company is willing to hire you. But does that mean there’s no need to obtain international certifications? Remember, there’s no "best" barista, only "better" ones!
🔹 The necessity of certification
The true value of learning about coffee lies in passion and the continuous pursuit of excellence. Many renowned baristas and tasters in the industry don’t all hold formal certificates, but their love for coffee and unremitting efforts have earned them a place in the field. However, for those just starting out or hoping to advance in specific professional areas (such as roasting), getting certified is an excellent starting point.
🔹 Enhancing professional status
Hong Kong’s coffee industry is highly competitive. A professional certificate can sometimes help you stand out among many job seekers. It not only proves your skills and knowledge but also demonstrates your commitment to professionalism and pursuit of quality. Many employers and industry experts tend to place more trust and respect in individuals with international certifications.
🔹 Self-challenge
Obtaining a certificate is no easy feat – it requires in-depth knowledge, rigorous training, and persistent effort. But this also means that when you finally earn the certificate, it not only validates your professional level but also rewards your past efforts. It’s an excellent opportunity to challenge yourself, boost confidence, and ignite future passion.
🔹 Global opportunities
As coffee culture becomes globalized, internationally recognized certifications such as the SCA Coffee Skills Program and CQI’s Q Grader are gaining increasing importance. Holding these certificates not only means your skills are recognized worldwide but also that you can more easily connect with the international coffee community, participate in various international coffee events and competitions, and further expand your horizons and network.
🔹 Continuous development
Knowledge in the coffee industry is evolving rapidly, so ongoing education and training remain essential. The latest technologies, roasting theories, and tasting methods in the industry are constantly advancing. Even after obtaining a certificate, you need to keep pace with the times to ensure your knowledge and skills align with the latest industry standards. Additionally, many certification bodies offer advanced courses and professional training, giving you the opportunity to further improve yourself. This is an investment in your profession, and more importantly, an investment in your passion and dreams.
There are several authoritative, widely recognized international certifications in our industry. Whether you’re a novice without a clear direction, a professional barista with clear goals, or an entrepreneur, you can take the exams based on your needs.
Currently, the common international coffee certifications in Hong Kong include:
1️⃣ SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) European Specialty Coffee Course
2️⃣ TQUK UK Basic Barista Course
3️⃣ City and Guilds UK International Coffee Mixologist Course
4️⃣ Italian Barista Certificate Course
5️⃣ Latte Art Grading System (Italian Latte Art Certificate Course)
Tasse Coffee is the only coffee education center in Hong Kong that offers all five of these international certification courses. For those interested in learning more, you can WhatsApp/DM us for details 🔍
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