Coffee Quality Institute
Sandy Hon is an experienced professional in the specialty coffee industry, currently serving in roles related to roasting and production as well as quality assurance at Parisi Coffee since June 2018, holding the title of Licensed Q Arabica Grader. Additionally, Sandy has been affiliated with the Coffee Quality Institute and has held various positions at the Specialty Coffee Association from 2004 to January 2022, including serving as an Authorized Specialized Trainer and a judge for barista competitions. Previous experience includes working as a Specialty Coffee Instructor at Firedancer Coffee Consultants, LLC, and managing coffee bar operations at Johnson County Community College. Sandy's commitment to education and training in the sector is evident through a history of mentoring, coaching, and leading specialized programs.
Coffee Quality Institute
Since 1996, Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) has worked to improve the quality of coffee and the lives of people who produce it. Quality is one of the most important variables that influence a coffee’s value. However, many producers do not have access to the tools and support they need to understand the quality of their coffee, improve that quality, access markets that reward that quality, ultimately enabling them to make more informed business choices. That’s where we come in.