SCA Certified Espresso Machine Program
Professional-grade espresso technology. On stage and behind the bar.
SCA Certified Espresso Machines meet the high-quality standards for professional-grade espresso machines, set by the World Coffee Championships’ rules and regulations.
The SCA Certified Espresso Machine mark is awarded to machines designed and engineered to give baristas quality and precision control over their brewing, whether they're on the competition stage or behind the bar serving customers. All SCA Certified Espresso Machines have met requirements based on proper temperature and pressure specifications, filter basket consistency, and standards for repeatability and reliability.
SCA Certified Espresso Machines
Dozens of machines are submitted for testing every year, but only those that bear the SCA Certified Espresso Machine mark have met our rigorous testing standards:
History of the Certification
The SCA Certified Espresso Machine Program evolved from the work of volunteers of the World Barista Championship who, around 2004, began setting the testing standards and process for espresso machines that could withstand the fast-paced environment of the competition stage. In 2011, the test became the standard for all events hosted by World Coffee Events, the SCA’s event management organization. Since the creation of these standards, and as the specialty coffee industry evolves, manufacturers have pushed the envelope on espresso machine functionality and quality.
Open Submission for Espresso Machine Testing
Do you represent an espresso machine manufacturer interested in the SCA Certified Espresso Machine program? Get in touch! Find information below on our certification requirements and testing process.
Submit a Model for Testing
- Step 1 | Review the Certification Requirements & Testing Procedure
- Step 2 | Complete this form to submit the testing fee, schedule a testing window, and arrange shipment of the machine(s) to the testing site. A member of our staff will contact you when we receive your form submission.
Model Type & Quantity
Prototypes and Production Run models are both eligible for testing. If your espresso machine is in prototype stage, plan to ship only one unit. If you have an espresso machine in production and ready for retail shelves, we ask that you send five units for testing.
The SCA Espresso Machine Program runs on a quarterly testing schedule.
Get in Touch
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