A Q Grader Journey Completed: Aiy Xaiyakeo’s Learning Milestone

Aiy Xaiyakeo celebrated becoming a Q Grader in a testimonial shared by Espresso Academic in February 2026. His message thanked Natt Muangsiri for the guidance and teaching that supported his learning, alongside photographs from the course and its completion.

Our accompanying recap remembered the work behind that moment: focus, calibration, discussion, mistakes and adjustments. The journey involved developing a deeper understanding of coffee and of oneself as an evaluator, with learning extending beyond the exam result.

Congratulations to Aiy and to the alumni who reached this milestone. The original album preserves their classroom memories and personal reflections. Completing the course marks another step in a continuing practice of tasting, comparing and learning.