Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)
A return to vibrancy and caffeinated excitement at the SCA Expo
With the feeling of a pre-pandemic show, the SCA Expo seemed back to ‘full strength’ as large numbers of both exhibitors and attendees from around the world converged in Portland, Oregon for the 34th annual exhibition.
2023 US Coffee Champions announced at SCA Expo
After completing the first full competitions cycle since 2019, the highly anticipated 2023 US Coffee Championships (USCC), took place inside the Competitions Hall at Specialty Coffee Expo in Portland.
World of Coffee Trade Show Expands to Asia in 2024
The SCA’s World of Coffee trade show expands to Korea in 2024 and will feature the 2024 World Barista Championship.
World of Coffee trade show expands to Asia in 2024
The SCA’s World of Coffee trade show expands to Korea in 2024 and will feature the 2024 World Barista Championship.
Specialty Coffee is Resilient
The 2023 SCA Expo kicks off tonight with a welcome reception and runs through April 23rd (the show floor opens on the 21st). The annual event – the biggest specialty coffee show in the world – is ‘Disneyland’ for specialty coffee enthusiasts, connoisseurs and professionals, focusing on espresso, espresso-blended beverages, specialty ‘graded’ coffee, cold brew and nitro cold brew.
SCA to release Beta version of its Coffee Value Assessment at the SCA Expo and Re:co
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced that it will be releasing the Beta version of the Coffee Value Assessment, an evolution of the association’s cupping protocol and form.
The value of speciality coffee cuppers is detailed in SCA’s latest white paper
The SCA is proud to announce their first contribution: a brand-new white paper entitled “The Value of Specialty Coffee Cuppers: Perspectives, Roles, and Professional Competencies.”
The UAE aims to be a global leader in coffee & tea
Expanding urbanisation, higher living standards, a quick post-pandemic recovery and adoption of Western coffee cultures are contributing to the growing coffee market in the UAE, while the interest in green and herbal/botanical teas keeps the tea market strong. By Shem Oirere
NCA Annual Convention promotes resilience, reinvention, advocacy and collaboration
After two years of convening virtually, the National Coffee Association (NCA) of the USA returned to an in-person convention this year hosting nearly 800 attendees from around the world at the Tampa Marriott Water Street in Tampa, Florida from 9 to 11 March.
The Coffee Science Foundation partners with FREC at The Ohio State University to launch new research
The project, “Sweetness in Coffee: Sensory Analysis and Identification of Key Compounds,” and other Coffee Science Foundation research projects will be presented at upcoming SCA events, webinars, and publications.
How our perceptions shape our taste experiences
There is no question that story telling fosters connections, but can it actually change the way that the coffee tastes? According to research on extrinsic attributes, the answer is a resounding yes.
Registration is now open for World of Coffee Dubai 2023
Exhibitor and visitor registration is now open for the 2023 World of Coffee trade show in the United Arab Emirates from January 11-13, 2023.
Onyx takes prizes at World Coffee Championships
Onyx Coffee Lab took second place in two categories of the 2022 World Coffee Championships (WCC) on Friday 30 September, in Melbourne, Australia.
Green Coffee Summit 2022 is announced
The Green Coffee Summit 2022 is a virtual event and resource library for anyone involved in the green coffee trade.