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Now Accepting Nominations for the 2019 SCA Sustainability Awards

The Sustainability Awards were created in 2004 to promote, encourage and honor the efforts of those serving as role models through sustainable projects in the coffee sector. Each year, the SCA Sustainability Council reviews dozens of applications from around the globe.

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2018’s Best New Products at World of Coffee

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is proud to announce the winners of the Best New Product Awards at the 2018 World of Coffee trade show in Amsterdam. The Best New Product Awards recognize new products judged on their quality and value to the specialty coffee and tea industry.

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Announcing the 2018 Best New Product and Best Booth Winners

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is proud to announce the winners of the Best New Product Awards at the 2018 Specialty Coffee Expo in Seattle

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2018 Best New Product Competition Entry Submissions Open - World of Coffee 2018 in Amsterdam, Netherlands

World of Coffee's Best New Product Competition Amsterdam 2018 entry submission is now open! This competition recognizes new products judged on their quality and value to the specialty coffee and tea industry.

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Now Accepting Applications for the 2018 SCA Sustainability Award

There are two categories for this award, which will be presented in April 2018 at the Specialty Coffee Expo in Seattle, WA. Read on to learn more about the criteria for each of these awards.

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Funcafé and Progreso Foundation Awarded with 2017 SCA Sustainability Awards

As part of its mission, the SCA is actively involved in sustainability and looks to its members to take leadership roles in sustainable practices within the specialty coffee sector.

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How to Use the Coffee Taster’s Flavor Wheel in Eight Steps

The Coffee Tasters Flavor Wheel, a collaborative effort by the Specialty Coffee Association of America and World Coffee Research, is designed to be a tool for the coffee taster. As a tool, it is meant to be intuitive, enjoyable to use, and a benefit to those who seek to analyze and describe coffees. Here are a few tips on how to use the wheel properly.

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