GUSTAVO PEÑA and JHON JAIRO VEGA DÍAZ share the results of a study with 52 smallholder farmers in Tolima, Colombia, exploring the challenges they encounter in accessing market information.

For her Master of Science in Climate Change and Development, MARÍA PAZ LOBO spent time in the coffee region of Amazonas, Peru, researching how the EUDR has and could change farmer livelihoods. She shares key findings from her dissertation. 

Para su Maestría Cambio Climático y Desarrollo, MARÍA PAZ LOBO estuvo un tiempo en el Departamento de Amazonas, Perú, investigando acerca de cómo el EUDR ya está impactando la vida de familias productores de café y potencialmente lo seguirá haciendo a futuro.

Dr. ERIKA KOSS discusses her PhD research that focuses on the experiences of women coffee farmers in Kenya, and a problem she names as the Gendered Coffee Paradox.

Co-founder of Cxffeeblack, BARTHOLOMEW JONES shares how we can use the method of sampling and the framework of Afrofuturism to reconnect to coffee’s Roots.

The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) has opened registration for the 2025/2026 graduate certificate program intake of the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Coffee Excellence, in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA).

SCA members in France cast their ballots in the 2025 election to select their new leadership. Today we are pleased to welcome and celebrate the SCA France Chapter’s new committee.

The nomination stage is closed and the candidates have accepted their nominations. If you are an SCA member based in France, cast your vote for the new Chapter Committee now!

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 for the next two years. 

In the last installment of a three-part series, JENN RUGOLO offers tips on how to familiarize yourself with the concepts and workflow of CVA, including suggestions about how to teach and implement the assessments in your workplace.

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is delighted to announce that the Aarke Coffee Maker has been awarded the SCA Certified Home Brewer mark. In a crowded and competitive market, the SCA Certified Home Brewer mark helps consumers find and choose the best coffee makers, backed by the science and experience of the Specialty Coffee Association.

In this second instalment of a three-part series, LAUREL CARMICHAEL shares stories from industry leaders about the ways the CVA’s Affective Assessment has created space for our industry’s increasingly diverse preferences.  

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is delighted to announce that the Aiden Precision Coffee Maker by Fellow has been awarded the SCA Certified Home Brewer mark. In a crowded and competitive market, the SCA Certified Home Brewer mark helps consumers find and choose the best coffee makers, backed by the science and experience of the Specialty Coffee Association.

In this first instalment of a three-part series, LAUREL CARMICHAEL shares stories from industry leaders about the ways the CVA’s Descriptive Assessment has become an insightful and powerful tool for their work.  

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is proud to announce that the Mr. Coffee Perfect Brew Intelligent Multi-Beverage Brewer has been awarded the SCA Certified Home Brewer mark. In a crowded and competitive market, the SCA Certified Home Brewer mark helps consumers find and choose the best coffee makers, backed by the science and experience of the Specialty Coffee Association.  

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is proud to celebrate the recertification of the ZWILLING ENFINIGY Drip Coffee Maker as an SCA Certified Home Brewer. This recognition underscores the commitment of ZWILLING to delivering high-quality coffee brewing solutions that meet the rigorous standards set by the SCA. 

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

The Braun MultiServe Plus Coffee Maker with Cold Brew has been awarded the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Certified Home Brewer mark.

As presented to SCA members on August 30, the SCA Board of Directors, led by President Pamela Chng, nominated a group of seven professionals from a pool of dozens who responded to our annual call for nominations made in June. As the number of candidates this year is equal to the number of open seats, there is no need to proceed with a voting process, and the SCA Board has confirmed the seven professionals listed below as members of the SCA Board of Directors, in accordance with Section 7.4(f) of the SCA Bylaws.

As incoming editor of 25, I’ve seen my first issue as a great reminder that every conversation we have about coffee is a chance to interrogate what we think we know.