Congratulations to SCAA member Klatch Coffee’s Heather Perry and Jana Bain for sweeping the 2010 Ultimate Barista Challenge!! Jana Bain and Heather Perry of Klatch Coffee are the 2010 UBC USA winners!The LA Convention Center was the stage for a truly impressive showing of barista expertise by Klatch Coffee baristas, Heather Perry and Jana Bain. …

Have you ever wanted to tour a real coffee roasterie? Are you in the Duluth area? Well, here’s your chance. Alakef Coffee Roasters is hosting a free public tour of its roasting facilities and everyone is invited.SCAA member Alakef Coffee Roasters will be hosting a free public tour of their roasterie this coming Friday, August …

The SCAA would like to congratulate our members Makeda Coffee on the glowing review they received in the Seattle Weekly blog.In a recent post on the Spill the Beans blog on the Seattle Weekly website, SCAA member Makeda Coffee earned a glowing review from blogger, Rose Tosti. In the post Tosti praises Makeda for their …

In an effort to recognize purveyors of authentic, responsibly produced and incredibly tasty coffee, Seedling Projects is introducing the inaugural Good Food Awards. Coffee producers are encouraged to enter up to two of their own unique blends for judging by a panel of coffee experts. Seedling Projects has created an initiative to recognize people who …

Alisha from the Café Society collection by William Hosner(as it appears on the Interlockhen Public Radio site – link below)After moving to Petoskey, Michigan, artist Bill Hosner discovered the amount of dedication and skill required to create a quality cup of coffee. After building relationships with his local baristas and seeing their hard work first …

Click the picture to be directed to the Facebook event pageSCAA member Hampton Coffee Company is partnering with the ASPCA its annual Hampton Classic Horse Show from August 29 – September 5. This year, in addition to helping out a worthwhile cause, you can have the chance to meet Officer Joe Pentangelo, ASPCA Director of …

We are proud to announce that new SCAA member Black Gold Coffee Roasters, owner Gary Lauters, have just opened their new shop in Venice, FL.To Gary and the Black Gold Coffee Roaster staff:Welcome to the SCAA and the specialty coffee community. Congrats on your opening and we wish you the best of luck in the …

Mansi, Kevin Curtis, Tara & Maria in front of the Curtis booth Last Saturday, Mansi and Maria headed off to the Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo in Los Angeles to hob-nob with some culinary folks and support SCAA members exhibiting at the show. They even let me and Marcus join them on this adventure!In the …

We’ve got a wonderful opportunity for coffee enthusiasts!! Andrew Hetzel of SCAA member, CafeMakers, is organizing the annual Kaapi Royal Coffee India Origin Tour.Count yourself among the lucky who have gotten to experience this enriching and unforgetable tour.The five-day tour begins in Bangalore with a welcome reception at the historic Bungalore Club (whose honored guests …

DATESSeptember 23-25, 2010LOCATIONSCAA Coffee Lab330 Golden Shore, Suite 50Long Beach, CA 90802Click here for more information on the location, travel, and lodgingWHO SHOULD ATTEND?-Those pursuing RG Certification, aspiring roasters, graders, cuppers-Experienced baristas wishing to offer the BGA Level 1 test in their areas-Experienced baristas wishing to complete requirements for L1 Certification-Retailers who wish to have …

The SCAA is proud to announce we will once again partner with International Conferences & Exhibitions (IC & E) to host the 2010 Middle East Coffee and Tea Convention.SCAA’s Ric Rhinehart delivers opening remarks at the 2009 Middle East Coffee and Tea Convention.The convention, to be held from October 12-14 in Dubai, UAE, will feature …