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 …
By Özgün Sarisoy Do you know the words for “breakfast” and “brown” in Turkish?(1) The Turkish language has many words related to coffee in its vocabulary. Turkish culture has deep roots in coffee, with traditional ballad songs, as well as different brewing and serving rituals for this beloved beverage. Turkey’s coffee culture is one of the oldest, but today …
By Hannah Davies Within the coffee industry, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is a body that provides support to the professional development of baristas, roasters, technicians—and now producers—through our Guild structure. Our challenges lie in finding the best way to deliver that support and the most effective way of reaching our various communities. The work …