By K.C. O’Keefe, Consultant Introduction In November of 2012 the SCAA conducted an electronic Tasting Analysis Job Survey. The purpose of the survey was to quantifiably confirm the need for specialty coffee tasting education and taster testing. The survey attempted to confirm the job tasks typically performed by tasters as well as discover the industry …
We were excited to receive this message today from the United States Barista Championship (USBC) Origin Trip Sponsor Café Imports: “Café Imports is proud to announce that we have finalized plans for the 2013 Origin Trip for the six regional barista champions, the USBC champ, and the World Barista Champion. This is the third year we …
The premier ‘ideas’ conference to partner with the world’s largest coffee association at upcoming 2013 gatherings The Barista Guild of America and the Roasters Guild, two organizations of culinary professionals within the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), have agreed to provide the coffee experience for TED2013, the influential and exciting conference held annually in …
By Meister, Customer Support, Counter Culture Coffee How many of us in specialty coffee seek out the hippest new café as soon as we arrive at our destination when we travel, or hunt down the most popular local roaster to buy fresh-roasted beans for when we return to our kitchens and Chemexes? There’s no better …
Specialty Coffee Association of America commits to working towards conformity with APEX/ASTM sustainable event standards The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), in partnership with its Sustainability Council, is pleased to announce that the association is working towards the development of a sustainable event policy in accordance to the principles outlined in the two leading …
SCAA is seeking two qualified interns to assist the Marketing & Communications department. These positions offer flexible schedules and the opportunity to acquire skills in marketing, communications, and social media, as well as learn more about the specialty coffee industry by working with the largest specialty coffee trade organization in the world. Please note, these …
We’re excited to announce that Issue No. 6 of The Specialty Coffee Chronicle, The 2013 Event Issue, digital edition is now available! If you are a SCAA member or Chronicle subscriber, your issue will be arriving in your mailbox shortly. To receive a hard copy of The Specialty Coffee Chronicle, subscribe or become a member today! Please use links …
By Ric Rhinehart It has been my pleasure for the past five years to draft a brief note welcoming all of you to our annual Event and to dive deeply into the world of specialty coffee. This year it is a special honor to invite you to join our celebration as we present our 25th …
On behalf of all of our employees at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR), we welcome you to SCAA’s 25th Annual Exposition in Boston! We’re excited to host SCAA on the East Coast and hope you will take the opportunity to experience Boston’s vibrant culture, steeped in history, academia, and sports (the 117th Boston Marathon, …
I’m thrilled to write to you today as the new Director of the Specialty Coffee Association of America’s Symposium! A little more than five years ago, I was honored to be part of a discussion where a new idea was put forward: what if we built a conference for those whose jobs require them to …