Fresh Cup Magazine talks START
In the latest issue of Fresh Cup magazine in the Off the Wire section, editor Chris Ryan the new SCAA traceability tool START.WHAT IS THE START PROJECT?The SCAA is proud to present a new member benefit that will help build stronger relationships in coffee. By late summer, SCAA members will have access to a database …
Restaurants & Specialty: Thread from Coffeed.com
I came across this thread at coffeed.com posted by Greg H which inspired quite a few responses from Coffeed members regarding quality espresso in restaurants:Anyone out there pulling off a great espresso program in a high scale restaurant?Say one that wants to give you no more than 36-48 inches of counter space?Let’s also say that …
Want to learn more about the future of foodservice and coffee?2010 Issue no. 1 of the Chronicle deals with restaurants and specialty coffee; who’s getting it right? What are exceptional food pairings with coffee varietials? What about the McCafe effect?CLICK HERE to purchase this issue in the scaa store.* The Chronicle is also available as …
Roasters Guild Origin Trip to Brazil
The deadline to register for the Roasters Guild Origin Trip is this Friday, July 2. Activities throughout the trip will include a coffee picking competition, comparative cuppings, tours of various farms and a look at their techniques for growing, drying and preparing for export, as well as a presentation that will illustrate the different producing …
Five Questions With A BGA Member- Sarah Dooley Edition
Written by BGA Member Jason DominyOriginally posted on the Barista Guild BlogSo here’s the deal, Sarah Dooley is kinda a big deal . She’s a huge barista force to be reckoned with the Seattle area. She’s consulting these days, as well as creating the Seattle Disloyalty Card, which are out all over the Seattle area. …
Cafe owners~get your baristas involved in the BGA!Barista Guild members not only receive discounts on SCAA store items, competition fees, and classes towards certification they also become a part of an organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the Barista craft. CLICK HERE to request more information and contact an SCAA membership representative!
A Wet Trip to Chajul, Guatemala
Post submitted by SCAA member Desert Sun Coffee RoastersWritten by Glenn LathropOh the places we will go to in search of the relationships necessary to get great coffee. It all began with a 5 hour wait in my home airport not further than 15 minutes from my house. Oh well! Just tryin’ to get to …
Have you stopped by the SCAA Store lately? The SCAA Store has everything from hoodies and travel mugs to educational resources and testing kits-including the SCAA Handbook Series.THE SCAA STORE-We’ve got the stuff you need.
Team USA wins the WBC
Mike Phillips, 2x USBC Champion has just added World Barista Champion to his trophy case…stay tuned for more and visit the WBC website for real time updates!
2010/2011 United States Barista Championship Update
With the successful close of the 2009/2010 United States Barista Championship season, SCAA staff has analyzed the overall USBC regional and national program. With a 30% average increase in the number of competitors at each regional event we feel that it is important to identify a strategic plan for the program to ensure its success …
Have you stopped by the SCAA Store lately?The SCAA Store has everything from hoodies and travel mugs to educational resources and testing kits.THE SCAA STORE-We’ve got the stuff you need.
Cafe Imports awards Mike Phillips a trip to Origin to celebrate his 2010 win
Post written by Noah Namowicz of Cafe Imports, 2010 USBC Event Sponsor Café Imports is proud to announce that they have awarded the winner of the 2010 USBC a trip to origin with Café Imports in February 2011. Café Imports has decided to take the winner, Mike Phillips from Intelligentsia, to the SCAA 2010 portrait …