A Historic Milestone for Bangladesh’s Specialty Coffee Industry
Bangladesh’s specialty coffee industry has grown rapidly over the past decade. As cafés continue to expand, coffee professionals and consumers are placing greater importance on coffee quality, consistency, traceability, and sensory excellence. This evolution has created a growing demand for internationally recognized coffee education and professional qualifications.
Coffee Glory International is proud to announce a significant milestone for both our company and the country’s coffee industry.
Our Head of Sales & Marketing and Barista Trainer, Chanyoung Lee, has successfully earned the Licensed Q Grader qualification under the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) after completing an intensive seven-day training and examination program held in Vietnam, beginning on 22 April 2026.
This achievement makes him Bangladesh’s first licensed Q Grader, marking an important step forward for the country’s growing specialty coffee community.
More than a personal achievement, this milestone reflects Coffee Glory International’s long-term commitment to coffee education, quality assurance, and continuous professional development.
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Why This Achievement Matters
Coffee quality is no longer judged simply by whether a cup tastes good.
Today’s specialty coffee industry evaluates coffee using internationally recognized standards that consider aroma, flavour, sweetness, acidity, body, balance, aftertaste, uniformity, cleanliness, and the presence of defects.
Having a licensed Q Grader in Bangladesh strengthens the local coffee industry by bringing globally recognized coffee evaluation practices closer to producers, roasters, cafés, restaurants, and coffee enthusiasts.
As the country’s coffee culture continues to mature, professional sensory evaluation and objective quality assessment will play an increasingly important role in raising overall coffee standards.
Who Is Chanyoung Lee?
As the Head of Sales & Marketing and Barista Trainer at Coffee Glory International, Chanyoung Lee has spent years working closely with cafés, restaurants, hotels, coffee businesses, and aspiring baristas throughout Bangladesh.
His work extends beyond supplying coffee equipment. It includes coffee education, barista training, café consultation, equipment selection, coffee bean knowledge, and helping businesses build better coffee programs.
His decision to pursue the Licensed Q Grader qualification reflects a commitment to continuous learning and to bringing internationally recognized coffee knowledge back to Bangladesh.
What Is a Licensed Q Grader?
A Licensed Q Grader is a coffee professional trained to evaluate coffee quality using internationally recognized sensory standards.
The qualification is one of the coffee industry’s most respected professional credentials, requiring participants to demonstrate advanced knowledge and practical skills in coffee evaluation.
Licensed Q Graders are trained to assess coffee objectively rather than relying on personal preference. Through structured sensory analysis, they evaluate the characteristics that determine coffee quality and consistency.
Their expertise supports every stage of the coffee journey—from green coffee selection and processing to roasting, quality control, and final cup evaluation.
Around the world, Q Graders contribute to:
- Green coffee evaluation
- Coffee cupping and sensory analysis
- Quality control
- Roasting development
- Coffee sourcing
- Producer feedback
- Café quality improvement
- Coffee education
Their work helps create a common language for coffee quality that can be understood across the global coffee industry.
Learning Beyond the Cup
Coffee is one of the world’s most complex agricultural products.
Behind every cup lies years of cultivation, harvesting, processing, transportation, roasting, and brewing.
Understanding coffee at a professional level requires knowledge of:
- Coffee varieties
- Coffee cultivation
- Processing methods
- Fermentation
- Green coffee grading
- Roasting science
- Water activity
- Sensory perception
- Defect identification
- Coffee cupping methodology
The Licensed Q Grader program is designed to develop these skills through intensive practical training and rigorous evaluation.
Rather than focusing only on brewing techniques, participants learn how every stage of the coffee value chain influences the final cup.
The Journey in Vietnam
Beginning on 22 April 2026, Chanyoung Lee participated in a seven-day Licensed Q Grader program held in Vietnam.
The training combined classroom learning with extensive practical sessions, covering sensory evaluation, coffee cupping, quality assessment, and professional coffee analysis.
Throughout the program, participants worked with coffees from different origins and processing methods while learning to identify subtle flavour characteristics, recognise defects, and evaluate coffee objectively using standardized protocols.
These original photographs not only document the journey but also demonstrate the hands-on experience required to earn this internationally recognized qualification.
Learning from Jack Wang
Throughout the program, Chanyoung Lee had the privilege of learning from Jack Wang, a respected coffee processing specialist, consultant, and specialty coffee professional from Taiwan.
Jack Wang is the founder of Beanborn Coffee, a specialty roastery recognized for its dedication to coffee quality and innovation.
With extensive expertise in coffee agriculture, processing, roasting, and sensory science, he approaches coffee from a comprehensive perspective that connects every stage of the coffee value chain.
His research-driven approach and deep understanding of coffee processing have helped educate coffee professionals throughout the region.
Coffee Glory International sincerely thanks Jack Wang for his guidance, mentorship, and invaluable contribution to this achievement.
Certificate Ceremony
Completing the Licensed Q Grader program represents months of preparation followed by an intensive week of study, practical assessment, and professional evaluation.
Receiving the certification was not only a proud personal moment for Chanyoung Lee but also a milestone for Coffee Glory International and Bangladesh’s specialty coffee industry.
What This Means for Coffee Glory Customers
Continuous education directly benefits our customers.
Having a Licensed Q Grader within Coffee Glory International strengthens our ability to deliver better coffee knowledge, improved quality control, and more informed recommendations.
This achievement supports our work in:
- Coffee bean selection
- Roasting quality improvement
- Sensory evaluation
- Café consultation
- Barista education
- Coffee equipment recommendations
- Product development
- Long-term quality assurance
Whether you’re opening a café, sourcing freshly roasted coffee beans, or looking to improve beverage consistency, our growing expertise allows us to provide more comprehensive support.
Coffee Glory’s Commitment to Coffee Excellence
Since 2011, Coffee Glory International has been committed to supporting the growth of coffee culture in Bangladesh.
Today, we proudly supply commercial coffee machines, fully automatic coffee machines, home coffee machines, coffee grinders, freshly roasted coffee beans, green coffee beans, beverage ingredients, café equipment, and professional barista training to businesses throughout the country.
Education has always been one of the foundations of our company.
We believe that investing in knowledge ultimately benefits every customer we serve.
As Bangladesh’s coffee industry continues to evolve, we remain committed to learning, innovation, and sharing internationally recognized coffee expertise with cafés, restaurants, hotels, offices, and coffee professionals across the country.
Looking Ahead
The future of specialty coffee in Bangladesh is promising.
As coffee professionals continue to pursue higher standards and consumers become increasingly interested in quality, education will remain one of the industry’s most valuable investments.
Coffee Glory International will continue supporting the development of Bangladesh’s coffee industry through professional training, quality-focused coffee sourcing, roasting excellence, and internationally recognized expertise.
We congratulate Chanyoung Lee on this remarkable achievement and look forward to contributing even more to the future of specialty coffee in Bangladesh.
A Message from Chanyoung Lee
“Becoming a Licensed Q Grader has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my coffee journey. It has deepened my understanding of coffee far beyond brewing and roasting, giving me a greater appreciation for every stage of the coffee value chain. I look forward to sharing this knowledge with our customers, partners, and the growing coffee community in Bangladesh as we continue raising the standard of specialty coffee together.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Licensed Q Grader?
A Licensed Q Grader is a coffee professional qualified to evaluate coffee quality using internationally recognized sensory standards.
Why is this achievement important?
It brings internationally recognized coffee quality evaluation expertise to Bangladesh and supports the continued development of the country’s specialty coffee industry.
How does this benefit Coffee Glory customers?
Customers benefit from improved coffee sourcing, better quality control, enhanced coffee education, and more informed recommendations for coffee beans, roasting, and café operations.
Does Coffee Glory provide coffee training?
Yes. Coffee Glory International provides professional barista training, coffee education, café consultation, coffee equipment, freshly roasted coffee beans, and after-sales support throughout Bangladesh.