2013 Board of Directors Elections Now Open
The 2013 Board of Directors Elections are now open to Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) members (must be a current voting member of the SCAA). We have an excellent slate of nominees for the 2013 SCAA Board of Directors. Please be sure to review candidate profiles prior to voting. Thank you for taking the …
Specialty Coffee Association of America Announces Coffee Taster Certificate Program
Newest educational track to focus on sensory analysis from a broad perspective The Specialty Coffee Association of America has announced the addition of a Coffee Taster Certificate Program (CTC) to its internationally recognized professional development curriculum. Slated to officially launch at the 2013 SCAA Event, to be held April 11-14, 2013 in Boston, MA, the …
Tasting Analysis Job Survey Interpretations Report
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 …
USBC Origin Trip Sponsor Cafe Imports Confirms Kenya as Destination
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 …
SCAA and its Guilds to Lead Coffee Experience at TED
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 …
Japanese Coffee Roasters Visit U.S. Roasting Companies
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 …
An Introduction to Coffea Genetics
By Emma Sage, Coffee Science Manager, Specialty Coffee Association of America In an era where wild coffee is in actual imminent danger, the industry is increasingly interested in keeping up with the many scientific advances in coffee. In order to follow the current news, research, and events related to the genetics of Coffea arabica, it …
Ask Emma: SCAA Coffee Science Manager Answers Your Questions
The Specialty Coffee Chronicle Digital Edition will soon feature a regular column with SCAA Coffee Science Manager Emma Sage, answering common questions about the science of specialty coffee. Emma will draw from questions submitted by our members and Chronicle readers. She will answer them in her column, Ask Emma, based on available information and new …
SCAA Announces Development of Sustainable Events Policy to Reduce Environmental Impact
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 Seeking Marketing & Communications Interns
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 …
The Specialty Coffee Chronicle Launches 2013 Event Issue
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 …
Welcome to the 25th Annual Exposition & Symposium: The Event
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 …