Support Coffee Communities in Puerto Rico and Mexico Affected by Natural Disasters
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 …
Coffee Through My Lens
By Jordan Sanchez I took part in my first coffee event in 2014 outside of Athens, Greece at the first Barista Guild of Europe (BGE) Camp. As a part of a rad group of volunteers, outside of taking photos and running the BGE’s Instagram account, it was the hustle and bustle of an event—doing the …
What’s New With SCA Chapters? Welcoming New Committee Members
As a global association, we are excited to welcome new chapters and committee members from around the world! We currently have 31 active Chapters, with another 19 organizing at this very moment. Join us in welcoming our three newest SCA Chapters: Azerbaijan, Cyprus, and Kazakhstan! Newly elected National Committee Members have also been announced for …
SCA and World Coffee Research Launch New International Coffee Day Campaign
This International Coffee Day, the Specialty Coffee Association and World Coffee Research are calling on the coffee community around the globe to support innovation in coffee science. The two organizations have come together to launch “#thefutureofcoffee”, a campaign to drive awareness about WCR’s work and encourage the community to support the nonprofit by donating or …
SCA Lectures Podcast #6: Automation in Roasting
Coffee Roasting companies have important decisions to make regarding the use of automation in the roasting process. Even roasting plants that have implemented automation can struggle with how to evaluate its effectiveness. By automating, does one sacrifice creativity and quality for consistency and efficiency?
Promoting the Growth of a Coffee Culture in Ukraine
By Andrii Choockovsky and Eugene Kim Although coffee is not new to Ukraine, there is a new generation of Ukrainians who want to change and evolve the old and outdated coffee traditions. The new generation in any culture always wants to improve old traditions or adapt them to modern day needs. Coffee people today want …
SCA Appoints Panel to Review Selection of Dubai as a Location for 2018 World Championships
Last week the President’s Council of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) met to review the community’s response to the announcement that World Coffee Events (WCE) selected Dubai as one of three host cities for the 2018 world championships. Today the President’s Council would like to formally announce that a panel has been created to review …
Coffee Education: Extract Coffee Roasters and Boston Tea Party
By Dan Lacey At its best, education can transform a coffee business. It inspires and engages employees, and it enhances customer loyalty and experience. Developing, retaining, and attracting talent are vital activities for business growth and success. So why is formally recognized training so often treated as an afterthought or a ‘nice to have’? So …
Statement on Selection of Dubai as a Host of the 2018 World Coffee Championships
World Coffee Events, an event management organization owned by the Specialty Coffee Association, announced today that Amsterdam, Dubai and Belo Horizonte would be hosting World Coffee Championships events in 2018. Dubai was selected to host the Cezve/Ibrik Championship, World Brewers Cup, World Cup Tasters Championship, and World Coffee Roasting Championship next September.
Building A Coffee Career: Perspective from a Cup Tasters Champion
By Freda Yuan Seven years ago, I was battling with bulimia and depression. Life was miserable rather than enjoyable. My emotions were up and down, sometimes happy and sometimes sad. It was so extreme that I hit a wall several times a day. At that point, I was trapped. This experience was replayed over and …
Kalle Freese | Specialty, Minus the Pretentiousness
Kalle Freese on the failures, successes, and insights he’s gained on his mission to make great instant coffee. This talk was recorded at #RecoDublin in June 2016.
SCA Lectures Podcast #5: Changing Power Structures
Michelle Johnson and Tracy Ging moderate a panel on intersectionality, a term Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw coined as a cross-section where various forms of oppression exists (she explains the concept in this TED video). Women of color and those who identify outside of the CIS-normative, experience a unique set of challenges that often go unheard. This …