AST Carence Ng

As I roast each coffee bean, I am reminded of the beauty and complexity of life. It is a continuous journey of growth, just like the art of coffee roasting.

Over 17 Years of Coffee Roasting Expertise

• With more than 17 years of hands-on experience in the art of coffee roasting
• Roasted a diverse selection of over 100 different coffee varieties
• Proudly supplying coffee beans to over 30 cafes and companies

Social Contribution

• Specialty Coffee Association Hong Kong (A Non-Profit Organisation) – Chairman
• also contributed
• Hong Kong Brewers Cup (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
• Hong Kong Barista Championship (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
• Hong Kong Latte Art Championship (2023)
• Hong Kong Cup Tasters Championship 2023-2024 (Roaster Sponsor)
• Hong Kong Latte Art Championship 2024-2025 (Sponsor)
• Hong Kong Cup Tasters Championship 2024-2025 (Sponsor)

Training Accomplishments

• Successfully trained over 300 individuals in the nuances of coffee

Qualification

• Q Instructor
• Holder of all 4 SCA Skills Diplomas.
• SCA Café Diploma
• SCA Roastery Diploma
• SCA Coffee Trade Diploma
• SCA Sustainable Coffee Diploma
• Authorized SCA Trainer of
• SCA Barista Skills – all levels
• SCA Brewing – all levels
• SCA Green Coffee – all levels
• SCA Sensory Skills – all levels
• SCA Roasting – all levels

Café Consultancy

• 10-year of experience in café consultancy service and assisted individuals with no cafe experience or coffee knowledge to start up a successful cafe from scratch

AST Tanny Ng

We believe the enjoyment and fun of tasting coffee should extend beyond the cup. Imagine to bring this feeling into our classes, creating an immersive experience that deepens your coffee knowledge while igniting your passion for the art of brewing.

Happy Learning

Learning should be fun, right? That’s why we’ve introduced the ‘Happy Learning’ concept. It makes understanding coffee a breeze and adds a dash of excitement to every class.

Social Contribution

• Specialty Coffee Association Hong Kong (A Non-Profit Organisation) – Committee Member
• Education Development Foundation Association (EDFA) – Director

Training Accomplishments

I’ve personally trained around 1,000 awesome people in small groups and friendly classes. They’re not just learners; they’re passionate about coffee.

• 170+ are now fantastic baristas, serving up great coffee
• 30+ are passing on the knowledge as trainers
• 20+ fulfilled their dream of owning a café
• 10+ are judging coffee competitions
• Many others are scattered throughout the coffee world, doing cool stuffs

Qualification

• Q Instructor
• Holder of all 4 SCA Skills Diplomas.
• SCA Café Diploma
• SCA Roastery Diploma
• SCA Coffee Trade Diploma
• SCA Sustainable Coffee Diploma
• Authorized SCA Trainer of
• SCA Barista Skills – all levels
• SCA Brewing – all levels
• SCA Green Coffee – all levels
• SCA Sensory Skills – all levels
• SCA Roasting – all levels
• SCA Coffee Sustainability – all levels
• SCA Water & Preventive Maintenance
• SCA Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) for Cuppers – World early adopter and introduced to Hong Kong SAR Market
• SCA Registered Instructor
• Intro to Cupping Workshop

Community Vibes

Our mission is to create a vibrant community of coffee enthusiasts. We recognize that each participant in our coffee classes comes with unique motivations and goals. Whether you’re here to deepen your coffee knowledge out of personal interest, advance your professional skills, or take the first step toward opening your own café, we warmly welcome all who share a passion for coffee.

Join us, where learning is fun, and the taste of great coffee is something we celebrate together.