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In the specialty coffee industry, the journey to the perfect cup begins with selecting high-quality beans and ends with the delicate process of roasting. A key element in this journey is the coffee roaster, which can dramatically impact the flavor, aroma, and overall quality of the coffee. Among the top choices for professionals and enthusiasts alike is the Stronghold roaster, a cutting-edge machine known for its innovation and precision.
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and the Slow Food Coffee Coalition (SFCC) are proud to announce their partnership, shaping a new pathway towards impactful change within the global coffee industry. This collaboration, initiated at the beginning of 2024, was formalized with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding during Terra Madre Salone del Gusto, the Slow Food flagship event, this weekend in Turin, Italy.
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Coffee is more than just a drink: for many people it is an indispensable ritual, a moment of pleasure and a daily source of energy. Whether you are a passionate coffee drinker or a professional barista, you know that the quality of your cup of coffee is crucial. But what makes the difference between a good and an outstanding cup of coffee? The answer lies not just in the beans or the brewing method, but in the quality of the water you use. This is where BWT bestbarista ROC Coffee comes into play.
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Peruvian coffee continues to position itself in the international market for its high quality and for its particular characteristics that can be felt by consumers in each sip.
To get this valuable product into the hands of consumers, diverse production processes are carried out, many of them under international normative guidelines. In this way, it contributes to a sustainable production that benefits Peruvian coffee growing families in the present and in the future.
Read MoreSCA Publications Manager Laurel Carmichael and Sustainability Director Andrés Montenegro were delighted to speak with Willy Foote, founder and CEO of Root Capital, the winner of the non-profit category of the 2024 SCA Sustainability Awards.
Read MoreIn the second interview of this Sustainability Awards winners’ series, SCA Publications Manager Laurel Carmichael and Sustainability Director Andrés Montenegro spoke with Fabrício Andrade, the CEO of Sancoffee.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that we have received sufficient nominations to fulfil five open coordinator roles to form the SCA Sweden Chapter Committee for a new term.
Read MoreSCA members in Greece cast their ballots in the 2024 elections to select their new leadership. Today we are pleased to welcome and celebrate the SCA Greece Chapter’s new committee.
Read MoreSCA members in Italy cast their ballots in the 2024 elections to select their new leadership. Today we are pleased to welcome and celebrate the SCA Italy Chapter’s new committee.
Read MoreThe 2024 NCDT Market Research Series is an exclusive compendium of the most in-depth coffee industry market research currently available. The SCA has partnered with the NCA to help deliver key insights to coffee professionals.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that we have received sufficient nominations to fulfil five open coordinator roles to form the SCA Turkey Chapter Committee for a new term.
Read MoreIf you are an SCA member based in Italy, cast your vote for the SCA Italy Chapter committee now.
Read MoreIf you are an SCA member based in Greece, cast your vote for the SCA Greece Chapter committee now.
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With summer just around the corner, it's the perfect time to add some exciting seasonal drinks to your menu. From boba tea bursting onto the scene to the reintroduction of dirty sodas, we’ve got several hot beverage trends that will keep you (and your customers) cool for the summer.
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Discovering the richness of Peru through a cup of coffee is possible. All you have to do is choose our specialty coffee and start living the experience. We encourage you to feel how the particularity of the aromas and flavors change according to the origin of the beans and show you the diversity of soils, climates, and altitudes that make each specialty coffee a unique delight. With this cup of coffee, you can enjoy its high quality and verify that it is due to the daily work of thousands of producing families who strive to obtain the best beans, putting into practice knowledge that has been passed down for centuries.
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The BWT water+more booth may have looked similar to previous years at a first glance, but lots has changed over this past year. At this year’s SCA Expo in Chicago (April 12-14, 2024), the water filtration experts officially introduced a newly-created team for the USA. Water optimizer BWT water+more is also an Event Host Sponsor this year and is inviting attendees to Copenhagen together with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). Actors from the entire coffee supply chain—from producers to baristas—will be meeting at the World of Coffee. In Hall C, Stand CD 007, BWT water+more will be presenting tried-and-tested water optimization solutions, special filters to make crystal-clear ice for cold drinks and its latest development, BWT bestbarista ROC Coffee.
World of Coffee Jakarta marks the first World of Coffee trade show in Indonesia and focuses on a deep-rooted connection to one of the largest coffee-producing and exporting countries in the world. Indonesia ranks as the fourth largest coffee producer in the world and the second largest in Asia. Indonesia, renowned for its esteemed coffee-growing regions such as Sumatra, Java, and Sulawesi, offers a rich tapestry of flavors and traditions that are deeply ingrained in its coffee heritage.
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World of Coffee (WOC) is the meeting point and showcase for the latest coffee trends. As the official Water Filtration sponsor of the World Barista Championships (WBC), BWT water+more will be presenting its latest development in Hall 1, Stand E301-E309. BWT best barista ROC Coffee prepares all local raw water for the perfect enjoyment of coffee. Trade visitors will also be able to meet the 2023 Barista World Champion, Boram Um.
Despite entering my sixth year of editing 25, I’m (somehow) still astonished at the organic way the editorial team often ends up with some kind of unifying link between all the features despite our best efforts to avoid any “theming” at the start of each cycle.
Read MoreMARY BASCO, SCA Research and Knowledge Development Programs Manager, outlines the Coffee Science Foundation’s 2024-2025 Research Agenda and outlines which research projects are on the horizon.
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