Anetrice Strobles-Brown on her fascination with language, how she became a sensory scientist, and why sensory lexicons are important in the food and beverage industry. This talk was recorded at #RecoDublin in June 2016.
The foundation of a successful business is knowledge. What resources are available for specialty coffee businesses to enable better decision making and strategy? Heather Ward explores several different specialty coffee research studies, how they connect with each other, and how they can inform the business manager to increase chances of success.
Foto: Árboles caídos en Hacienda Moraika en Orocovis, Puerto Rico. Enviado por Erica Reyes. Haga clic aquí para leer el mensaje de Erica a los miembros de la SCA. Docenas de miembros de la SCA se han ofrecido como voluntarios para ayudar a las comunidades cafetaleras afectadas por desastres naturales en Puerto Rico y México, luego …
Photo: Fallen trees at Hacienda Moraika in Orocovis, Puerto Rico. Photo by Erica Reyes. Click here to read her message to SCA members. Dozens of SCA members have volunteered to provide help for coffee communities affected by natural disasters in Puerto Rico and Mexico, following a call for support from the SCA and the Guilds. Over …
Each year, the Specialty Coffee Expo welcomes industry-respected experts who inspire, educate, and motivate over 12,000 coffee professionals to reach for their goals and expand their coffee knowledge. Lecture presenters are carefully vetted experts who are highly enthusiastic about their area of expertise and have a strong desire to share that knowledge for the betterment …
By Andrew Gough As the owner of a coffee roasting company, one of the most rewarding parts of my business is getting to consult with prospective customers and cafe owners. I get to use my real-life experience to help a dreamer shop owner predict their own future. How many covers each day? Average ticket size? …
The Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) Course will be held for the first time in the United States—at the SCA office in Santa Ana, CA—on November 15 & 16, 2017. This is a 2-day intensive course geared toward those who are interested in teaching the SCA Coffee Skills Program (CSP) at either an Authorized Training Venue …
Last week, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Board of Directors met with SCA and World Coffee Events (WCE) senior staff and members of the recently appointed Review Panel to discuss the issue of hosting WCE world championship events in Dubai next year.
Opening a new cafe? Design and build it right. This lecture explores the most critical issues (and mistakes) owners face during the design and build-out process when opening a new café. Learn about floor plan design, health and building codes, equipment needed to support your menu, cost estimates and time lines, and other important topics …
A message from the volunteers and staff at the Specialty Coffee Association, Barista Guild of America, Barista Guild of Europe, Coffee Technicians Guild, Roasters Guild, and Roaster Guild of Europe. Following news that both Puerto Rico and certain states in Mexico have been devastated by natural disasters, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is calling on …