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Rules & Regulations Released for the 2025 World Coffee Championships in Geneva

Rules & Regulations Released for the 2025 World Coffee Championships in Geneva

The Specialty Coffee Association is delighted to release updated Rules & Regulations for the 2025 World Latte Art (WLAC), World Coffee in Good Spirits (WCIGS), World Cup Tasters (WCTC) and...

SCA NEWS - SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION · 18 Dec, 2024 @ 15:00

SCA France Chapter Election: Nominations Now Open

SCA France Chapter Election: Nominations Now Open

The 2025 SCA France Chapter Election has started! That means that it’s time to make your voice heard by nominating and voting for the volunteer committee who will be leading the chapter's activities...

SCA NEWS - SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION · 19 Feb, 2025 @ 09:00

SCA France Chapter: Vote Now in the 2025 Election

SCA France Chapter: Vote Now in the 2025 Election

The voting period for the SCA France Chapter election is now open!The nomination stage is closed and the candidates have accepted their nominations.

SCA NEWS - SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION · 12 Mar, 2025 @ 00:00

SCA Ireland Chapter: Meet the Committee

SCA Ireland Chapter: Meet the Committee

The SCA Ireland Chapter Has a New Committee!We are pleased to announce that the SCA Ireland Chapter has successfully formed a new committee to continue its important work within the community.

SCA NEWS - SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION · 04 Dec, 2024 @ 09:56

SCA Launches Intro to Cupping Workshop: Step into the World of Cupping

SCA Launches Intro to Cupping Workshop: Step into the World of Cupping

The SCA is excited to announce the very first Intro to Cupping Workshop – a beginner-friendly and inclusive experience designed to familiarize anyone without cupping experience to the foundational...

SCA NEWS - SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION · 28 Jan, 2025 @ 15:38

Submit Your Interest in the 2026-2029 WBC Qualified Espresso Machine, Qualified Grinder, and Qualified Water Filtration Positions

Submit Your Interest in the 2026-2029 WBC Qualified Espresso Machine, Qualified Grinder, and Qualified Water Filtration Positions

The Specialty Coffee Association is pleased to announce that manufacturers can now register their interest in the next cycle of Qualified Sponsorship for the World Barista Championship (WBC).

SCA NEWS - SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION · 22 Nov, 2024 @ 16:07

The Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) In Action: Six Activities to Familiarize Yourself with the Assessments

The Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) In Action: Six Activities to Familiarize Yourself with the Assessments

The Specialty Coffee Association has officially adopted three Coffee Value Assessment components as its new cupping standards.

SCA NEWS - SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION · 14 Feb, 2025 @ 21:35

The Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) In Action: The Affective Assessment

The Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) In Action: The Affective Assessment

One of the key differences between the recently adopted Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) standards and the SCA’s 2004 Cupping System is a separation between describing and affectively scoring a coffee.

SCA NEWS - SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION · 04 Feb, 2025 @ 15:14

The Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) In Action: The Descriptive Assessment

The Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) In Action: The Descriptive Assessment

In November 2024, after years of research and community consultation, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) released three Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) standards, covering Sample Preparation and...

SCA NEWS - SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION · 17 Jan, 2025 @ 17:44

We Want To Hear From You: What Kind of Knowledge and Knowledge Experiences Do You Value?

We Want To Hear From You: What Kind of Knowledge and Knowledge Experiences Do You Value?

[Editor’s note: This survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!]As the year winds down, we're thinking about what resources we'll create next year and and the best ways for you to access it.

SCA NEWS - SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION · 21 Nov, 2024 @ 11:04

Weekly Coffee News: Webinars, Panels and Podcasts on Sourcing and Trade

Weekly Coffee News: Webinars, Panels and Podcasts on Sourcing and Trade

Also, check out the latest career opportunities at CoffeeIndustryJobs.com. NCA Hosting Webinar on ‘Trade War and Coffee Imports’...

· 21 Mar, 2025 @ 15:59

Weekly Coffee News: Webinars, Panels and Podcasts on Sourcing and Trade

Weekly Coffee News: Webinars, Panels and Podcasts on Sourcing and Trade

Also, check out the latest career opportunities at CoffeeIndustryJobs.com. NCA Hosting Webinar on ‘Trade War and Coffee Imports’...

DAILY COFFEE NEWS BY ROAST MAGAZINE · 21 Mar, 2025 @ 15:59

West Lou Coffee is Brewing a Future For Louisville’s West End

West Lou Coffee is Brewing a Future For Louisville’s West End

Louisville, Kentucky-based small batch roasting company West Lou Coffee made its first big move in late 2024, relocating from a food business incubator kitchen into a dedicated roastery. From...

DAILY COFFEE NEWS BY ROAST MAGAZINE · 19 Mar, 2025 @ 12:52

With No Arabica or Robusta, the Excelsa Cafe Opens in San Diego

With No Arabica or Robusta, the Excelsa Cafe Opens in San Diego

While most specialty coffee shops promote their rarefied high-end arabica coffees, a new coffee business in San Diego called Excelsa Coffee Company is promoting a separate species altogether.

DAILY COFFEE NEWS BY ROAST MAGAZINE · 18 Mar, 2025 @ 14:00

ZWILLING ENFINIGY Drip Coffee Maker Re-certified as SCA Home Brewer

ZWILLING ENFINIGY Drip Coffee Maker Re-certified as SCA Home Brewer

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is proud to celebrate the re-certification of the ZWILLING ENFINIGY Drip Coffee Maker as an SCA Certified Home Brewer.

SCA NEWS - SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION · 04 Dec, 2024 @ 17:00