Who We Are

The Specialty Coffee Association is a nonprofit, membership-based organization that represents thousands of coffee professionals, from producers to baristas all over the world. Built on foundations of openness, inclusivity, and the power of shared knowledge, we foster a global coffee community and support activity to make specialty coffee a thriving, equitable, and sustainable activity for the entire value chain.

Upcoming Events

September 28 - October 1, 2023
Coffee Roasters Guild Retreat is a prime source of coffee roaster kinship and shared efforts towards a deeper appreciation and understanding of the craft of roasting.

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November 17-20, 2023
Three World Coffee Championships come to Taiwan International Coffee Show in Taipei, Taiwan

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January 21 -23 , 2024
World of Coffee Dubai is the premier coffee trade show for exhibitors and visitors from the Middle East and beyond, tailored for the UAE's coffee businesses and those who wish to break into the Middle East's emerging coffee industry.

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Four New World Coffee Champions Crowned in Athens

Boram Um, Brazil — 2023 World Barista Champion

Carlos Medina, Chile — 2023 World Brewers Cup Champion

Young Baek, Australia — 2023 World Cup Tasters Champion

Pierre de Chanterac, France — 2023 Cezve/Ibrik Champion

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Recent Research

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Identifying inequitable value distribution as a key root cause of the 2018 price crisis, the summary of work highlights opportunities to work towards a more equitable specialty coffee industry.

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Read the full Summary of Work →

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The Coffee Systems Map outlines the relationships between key actors and actions in the specialty coffee industry, illustrating the complexity of this global value-generating ecosystem.

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The most recent output of our community impact survey focuses on the science of airborne disease transmission, including practical tips and strategies for minimizing risk and increasing safety in coffee businesses.

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COVID-19’s Community Impact →

Catch Up with Coffee Retail Summit

Learn More about the Systems Map

SCA Chapter Spotlight

Catch Up with the Coffee Technicians Guild