Meet José Rivera: 2023 Sustainability Award Winner, Individual Category
Meet one of the two 2023 Sustainability Award Individual Category winners: José Rivera.
Meet David Griswold: 2023 Sustainability Award Winner, Individual Category
Meet one of the two 2023 Sustainability Award Individual Category winners: David Griswold.
2024 World Brewers Cup & World Cup Tasters Championships Are Coming to Specialty Coffee Expo
The SCA is excited to announce that the 2024 World Brewers Cup and World Cup Tasters Championship will take place at the Specialty Coffee Expo in Chicago, IL, USA, from April 12-14, 2024. We look forward to seeing competitors from around the world representing their Competition Bodies on stage next year—more information coming soon.
Presenting the 2023 SCA Sustainability Award Winners
The Specialty Coffee Association is proud to present the 2023 Sustainability Award Winners, recognizing excellence in sustainability across the industry.
Take the 2023 Specialty Coffee Education Survey
The SCA Knowledge Development team needs input from coffee educators to help shape future education programs. Tell us your thoughts in this 5 minute survey.
Realice Nuestra Encuesta de Educación sobre Cafés de Especialidad
El equipo de Desarrollo del Conocimiento de la SCA necesita aportes de educadores del sector café para ayudar a dar forma a futuros programas educativos. Cuéntanos tu opinión en esta encuesta de 5 minutos.
The Coffee Science Foundation and Keurig Dr Pepper Partner for Farmer Prosperity Research
The Coffee Science Foundation (CSF) and Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), in their continuing partnership, have announced this new research project. Together, we will support an extensive literature review, which will endeavor to understand the impact of interventions on farmers’ incomes and whether such interventions can improve the livelihoods of the millions of resource-poor around the world.
Announcing the finalists for the 2023 SCA Sustainability Awards
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) are proud to announce the 2023 Sustainability Award finalists.
Welcome to Four New Licensed Competition Bodies
Coffee champions from Egypt, Qatar, Bolivia, and Venezuela will be joining the World Coffee Championships in Athens this year. We are so excited to be working with four new independent partners in each of these communities and we can't wait for you to meet them.⠀
Meet the 2023 SCA Canada Chapter Committee
SCA members in Canada cast their ballots in the 2023 elections to select their new leadership.
SCA Austria Chapter: Meet the New Committee
We are pleased to announce that we have received sufficient nominations to fulfil five open coordinator roles to form the SCA Austra Chapter Committee for a new term.
SCA Canada Chapter: Vote Now in the 2023 Election
If you are an SCA member based in Canada, cast your vote for the new National Coordinator for the SCA Canada Chapter now.
Support People Affected by the Earthquakes in Turkey
On Monday, February 6, 2023, the southeast region of Turkey was hit by two powerful earthquakes that devastated the area, affecting not only Turkey but also neighboring countries such as Syria and Lebanon. The earthquakes caused widespread destruction, with thousands of buildings being destroyed, countless lives lost, tens of thousands of people injured, and access to basic necessities being cut off. The harsh winter weather is exacerbating the situation, making rescue efforts more difficult and putting even more people at risk.
New Qualified Sponsors for the 2023 World Latte Art, World Coffee in Good Spirits, and World Coffee Roasting Championships.
The Specialty Coffee Association is proud to announce new qualified sponsors for the 2023 World Coffee Championships; Sanremo Cafe Racer is the qualified espresso machine for the World Latte Art & World Coffee in Good Spirits Championships; Macap Labo 70D is the qualified espresso grinder for the World Latte Art & World Coffee in Good Spirits Championships; and Cafetto is the qualified cleaning sponsor for the World Latte Art Championship and World Coffee Roasting Championship.
Applications Open for the October 2023 Intake of the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Coffee Excellence
The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), has opened registration for the October 2023 intake of the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Coffee Excellence.
SCA Austria Chapter Election: Nominations Now Open
The 2023 SCA Austria 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.
The Quest for Coffee Perfection
Water filtration is the answer, but how does it work and how can you use it to your unique advantage? Sponsored Content by BRITA
Submissions open for the 2023 Coffee Design Awards Portland
Submissions now open for the 2023 Coffee Design Awards taking place at Specialty Coffee Expo in Portland, Oregon, USA from April 21-23, 2023.